Ready, set, grow! We are excited to announce the launch of our Dellrose Yard of the Month program, recognizing our homeowners who strive to beautifully maintain their property and add to the overall appeal of the Dellrose community.

Each month, we will select one home to feature as our dedicated Yard of the Month and will showcase them in our email communications, on our website and social media pages and within the HOA communications too. If selected, you will be awarded with a $50 gift card and will have the honor of displaying the official Dellrose Yard of the Month lawn sign in front of your home to share your achievement with your neighbors. The program will award monthly winners during the months of April through September for landscaping, and for holiday decorations during the months of October and December.

Judging Criteria

1. Landscaping Awards (April through September):

Yard of the Month candidates for landscaping are judged solely on the exterior appearance of their property as viewed from the street. Yards will be judged on neatness, landscaping, and color. Overall appearance and factors include, but are not limited to, tidiness and neatness of the front and side yards, pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs, edged and defined lawns, borders and flower beds, and a visually appealing façade.

Lawn: Healthy grass with no bare spots or excessive weeds. Grass shall be mowed and edged, and grass around foundations and fences shall be trimmed.

Landscape and Flower Beds: Beds weeded, mulched and edged. Trees and shrubs pruned. Efforts made to improve upon builder landscaping, including the inclusion of color and the installation of new flowers, trees, and shrubs.

Walkways and Driveways: Walkways and driveways shall be clean. Walkways, driveways and curbs shall be edged and free of debris and dirt. Use of ARC approved accent and safety lighting for an improved evening appearance.

Aesthetics: The use of originality and creativity to create an inviting front entryway and a positive overall look to the landscaping and curb appeal. Formal or informal, ARC approved use of color and textures, garden art, hanging baskets and pots.

2. Decorative Awards (October and December):

Yard of the Month candidates for decorative awards are judged solely on the exterior appearance of their property as viewed from the street. General maintenance and upkeep of the yard and home is included in the judging. Overall appearance, tastefulness, creativity, decorating in the “spirit of the holiday”, and a visually appealing façade are considered.

October: The Yard of the Month award for October will be judged on the house with the best Halloween decorations. Spooks, goblins, black cats and pumpkins are all in order, with lights and animation as a plus. Judging will take place during the 3rd week of October.

December: The Yard of the Month award for December will be judged on the house with the best Christmas decorations. Theme, creativity and originality in ornamental lighting and decorations will be considered, as will daylight and evening display. Judging will take place during the 2nd week of December.

Program Guidelines

Judging for the award will be provided by an independent representative of the management company overseeing covenant enforcement using the criteria below:

• Landscaping awards will be presented for the months of April through September.
• Awards for best Halloween decorations will be presented in October and best Holiday decorations will be presented in December.
• The award term lasts from the first day to the last day of a calendar month.
• The same property cannot receive more than one award in the same rolling 12 month calendar period.
• The property of all current residents of Dellrose are automatically eligible to participate in the program.
• Yard of the Month winners must be members of good standing with the Association, current with their Association dues, and free of current HOA covenant violations.
• The Yard of the Month winning home will receive the gift card award.
• The upkeep of the yard can reflect the efforts of the residents themselves or that of a professional landscaper.
• During their reign as Yard of the Month, winners are expected to maintain their yard in the same manner that allowed them to win the title.

For any other questions and inquiries about our Yard of the Month program, reach out to us at customerservice@vanmor.com.