HOA Yard of the Month Program

The Yard of the Month program is intended to inspire residents of the Yates Meadow Community to take pride in the appearance and upkeep of their yards and the exterior of their homes and to improve the appearance of our community by promoting well-kept yards.

One winner each month, will receive a gift card valued at $50.00 from Lowes Home Improvement and will proudly display a “Yard of the Month” sign in their yard for the entire month.  A picture of the winning yard will also be posted on the Yates Meadow Community Website.  Every homeowner is invited to participate.

Check out the Yard of the Month Winners here!

Guidelines and criteria are as follows:

Yard Maintenance:

(1)    Healthy lawn, neatly mowed and edged
(2)    Pruned and trimmed shrubs and trees
(3)    Healthy plants
(4)    Minimum weeds in flowerbeds
(5)    Yard free of debris and clutter
(6)    Driveway free of oil and other stains

Design and Landscaping:

(1)    Use of color and/or texture
(2)    Creative, unique, curb appeal
(3)    Overall aesthetic appeal, an inspiration to others in the neighborhood
(4)    Balance appropriate to house and lot size

One home will be selected each month.

Each yard will be limited to winning the award only once in any calendar year.

Only the front yards as viewed from the street will be judged.  Backyards will not be considered, even if visible from the street.

All plantings must be living, no plastic, silk or artificial plants.

Current board members and voting members of the landscaping committee are not eligible.

Winner must be in good standing with the Yates Meadow Homeowners Association.

a.    Dues paid in full
b.    In compliance with the YMHOA Covenants

Members of the Yates Meadow Board and/or  Landscaping Committee will judge, determine and select the Yard of the Month prior to the award being given.

Yard of the Month sign will be placed in the winning yard and is to remain the entire month.

Judges decisions are final.