Yard of the Month
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The Crosswinds Homeowners Association sponsors a perpetual, self-governed “Yard of the Month” program from April through September each year. The purpose of the program is to recognize Crosswinds’ neighbors who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community at large. This is a non-monetary award and the program is administered entirely by volunteers. |
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The Crosswinds HOA congratulates all “Yard of the Month” award selections and encourages all neighbors to join the efforts of these homeowner’s in keeping their yards and homes beautiful. Thank you. |
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The current award winner selects the next month’s winner. |
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Key criteria include manicured yard, beautification, originality and creativity. |
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The upkeep of the yard can reflect the efforts of the residents themselves or that of a professional landscaper or groundskeeper. |
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An award duration term lasts a single calendar month and runs from the first day of the month to the last day of that same month. |
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The same property cannot receive more than one award in the same rolling 12 month calendar period. At least 12 months must elapse between awards for the same yard. |
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A current winner cannot select the same yard more than once. This promotes the rotation of the selection throughout the neighborhood and avoids stalemate situations. |
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Recipients receiving awards in the middle of the month shall surrender their award at the end of that same month. |
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Neighbors interested in being chosen are welcome to contact the current winner in order to solicit consideration. |
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In the event they are selected, a homeowner may elect to refrain from participation and are asked to work with their neighbors to select a suitable replacement winner. |
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Award winner are welcome to notify the HOA of their selection via e-mail to: yardofthemonth@crosswindshoa.org |
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More than one Yard of the Month recipient may be selected in a single month. In other words, multiple yards may be concurrently recognized. |
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Yard of the Month winners should be current with their Association dues. |
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While an individual's home is being recognized as a Crosswinds "Yard of the Month" they are expected to maintain their yard in the same manner that allowed them to win the title. |
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Winners may be disqualified if their property is in violation of any HOA covenants or city regulations. |
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Crosswinds Yard of the Month candidates are judged solely on the total exterior appearance of their property and front yard as viewed from the street. General upkeep of the yard and property is paramount. Factors include the
overall appearance, tidiness and neatness of the front of the property
as evidenced by pruned, trimmed & shaped foliage, edged and
defined lawns, borders & flower beds, and a visually appealing
facade. |
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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. Debris (garbage, pet feces, etc.) shall be picked up and removed. A unified, simple and balanced landscape design. Neat and natural. | |
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LANDSCAPE & FLOWER BEDS: Beds weeded and edged. Flowers deadheaded and dead plants removed. Trees and shrubs pruned. Natural areas cleaned. Beautification efforts including new flowers, new trees, new shrubs, etc. Plantings in scale with the surroundings and limited to a few different types of plants rather than too many which may confuse the eye. | |
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WALKWAYS & DRIVEWAYS: Walkways and driveways shall be clean and stain free (including trash containers or yard products removed from view). Area in front of curb free from debris and dirt. Evening appearance after dusk including accent lighting, safety lighting, visible interior lighting, etc. | |
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AESTHETICS: Overall look of landscaping (formal versus informal, use of color and textures, garden art). Inviting look of front entryway (hanging baskets, pots, cleanliness etc.) Originality/creativity (any special touches of the owner i.e., yard art, bird feeders, etc.) |
Summary note: While lack of strict adherence to the criteria above does not necessarily result in a disqualification, these principles offer general guidelines that should be recognized by the Crosswinds Yard of the Month program.
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Crosswinds "Yard of the Month" ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND ARE MADE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CURRENT MONTH'S AWARD WINNER Pass along this flyer to other homeowners on your block who may be interested in this program |
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The Crosswinds Homeowners
Association is dedicated to improving the quality of living and appearance
of our community. We encourage residents to take pride in their homes
and neighborhood. In turn, we look to celebrate those who do a superior
job in maintaining their yards in such a way that they enhance the overall
curb appeal of the entire community. Yards of the Month are awarded at
the beginning of each calendar month between April & September. Yards
are judged on neatness, landscaping and color. All yards are eligible.
If you feel you're yard is being overlooked, please send a voting e-mail
with your name, address & phone number to yardofthemonth@crosswindshoa.org
Crosswinds - North Raleigh's most livable neighborhood!
