Have you driven
by Gate 3 lately and noticed the new look?
Several years of planning have gone into the completion of
landscaping at the gate and we think the Garden Club can be
very proud of it’s contributions to the beautification of
this area.
The Garden Club collaborated with Castle Pines Village Parks
and Recreation and the Homeowners Association working with a
landscape architect and landscaper to gain the various
approvals and bring the plan to fruition.
Mark Larson, General Manager of CPHA was instrumental in
pulling together the various committees to complete the job
on time.
The Garden Club contributed $3,000.00 from money raised in
previous years and then added approximately another
$3,395.00 from fundraising done in 2005. Castle Pines HA
added the remaining funds to complete the project.
Sue Navaro, 2004 & 2005 Civic Development Chairman headed up
the project for the Garden Club and Carol Hummel and Marion
Clark added their expertise as the project neared
completion.
The following parameters were established as guidelines to
design the landscaping development:
The Goal: Design should have a natural look
that is compatible with the surroundings
· Design
should incorporate plant material that conserves water
· Design
should make use of CPV
Approved
Plants
· Design
should add plant material to create winter interest
· Design
should be affordable and within budget
· Design
should appear completed
· Design
should be low maintenance
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WEST SIDE GATE 3 - POST AUGUST 1, 2005
WEST SIDE GATE 3 – “BEFORE” PICTURE
EAST SIDE GATE 3 - POST AUGUST 2005
EAST SIDE GATE 3 – “BEFORE” PICTURE
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We are hopeful that this project will set
precedence for landscaping projects at the other gates. The
heavy use of dwarf conifers rather than the preponderance of
perennials should keep these beds looking interesting
year-round. This is the first large cooperative project
undertaken by our club. Hopefully, the Garden Club can lend
its expertise to design and plant material selection in
future projects throughout the Village.
Linda Gruber is our new Civic Development
Chairman is already putting together plans for the coming
year and she will be looking for volunteers to assist her.
We will continue to maintain the gardens at Hummingbird and
Borealis and the bed in front of the guard shack at Gate 3.
Think about getting involved in some of these exciting
projects.
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