Gardens Life

Dues for the Gardens of Hartland are $2,000 for each calendar year. Residents are welcome to pre-pay the full amount of the annual HOA dues and maintenance fees at the beginning of the year. 

 

Following are the rules governing dues collection that were unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors on February 25, 2025:

 

• • First, send the letter using USPS Certified Mail with the required signature return card. (Least cost and shows proof of verified attempt)
  • Second, If it is undeliverable via USPS, consider making the notification via process server, if Board feels this extra step is warranted. (Increased cost and verified proof from face-to-face contact with person)

• • All overdue HOA and maintenance fees
  • All late fees, which will continue to accrue during the life of the lien
  • The lien filing and release fees
  • An administrative fee of $250
  • Attorney fees of $450
  • Any additional fees accrued during the life of the lien

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This initiative is designed to assist residents in maintaining a level of independence, to feel safe, and to have a sense of belonging to the larger Gardens of Hartland community. For centuries, many cultures and religions have revered and honored the elderly members of their societies. There is a though that this population of people has contributed and paved the way for the present generation. There are a significant number of residents in our community that are successfully aging in place.
 
If you are a single senior resident needing occasional assistance (this is not a general contractor or handyman service), please click here.
 
If you are interested in offering assistance to a neighbor, please click here. 

These are the 'common areas' maintained by the Gardens of Hartland HOA: 

 

 

- Firethorn Place & Ivybridge Drive

- Golden Bell & Ivybridge Drive

 

 

4732 Saron Drive (empty lot across Saron Drive)

 

 

 

4733 Saron Drive (retention basin at entrance to the Gardens)

 

 

 

5001 Ivybridge Drive (subdivision entrance)

 

 

 

 

 

 

5095 Ivybridge Drive (Rain Garden to area behind Firethorn cul-de-sac)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Mowing services are scheduled weekly, usually on Thursday. Where possible, a mowing skipped due to severe weather will be rescheduled for the following day without further notice to residents. If that is not possible, the mowing will be rescheduled as soon as practical or cancelled entirely and the change in schedule will be communicated to residents via email.
2. The duration of this service is up to 30 weeks, beginning in April and extending through October, assuming weather conditions do not preclude grass growth (ex: severe drought). There is no rebate for unused mowings.
3. The mowing crew will alternate where mowing begins, i.e. the front or back of the neighborhood, each year. This is not guaranteed and may be subject to change depending on the personnel who perform the service at any given time.
4. The mowing crew will bag lawn clippings when they deem the grass clumps to be large enough to damage the lawn. Lawn clippings will not be removed from planting beds.

1. Weekly mowing. Please note that all caveats listed above also apply here.
2. Maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flowers.
3. Maintenance of fences, drains, and basins.
4. Maintenance of irrigation systems in the common areas.

1. Irrigation: Turning on and turning off (winterizing) irrigation systems in their yards. The Gardens of Hartland has contracted with Green Akers for this service; 2025 prices are $50 per service, per house.
2. Mulching of planting beds
3. Maintenance of shrubs, trees, and mandatory street trees.
4. Obtaining HOA approval for landscaping changes to the property. As a reminder, all exterior changes including, but not limited to, landscaping changes, decks, exterior changes to the home, fences, generators, patios, retaining walls, and roofing must be approved by the HOA in advance of implementation.

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The Gardens of Hartland homes were developed in three phases. To find the plat for a property, locate the street address in the list below and click on the link to the right of the property name.

 

900 - 961 Firethorn Place

Unit 1: Cabinet K, Slide 653

 

868-893 Golden Bell Place	Unit 3: Cabinet L, Slide 841
896-913 Golden Bell Place	Unit 2: Cabinet L, Slide 270

 

1004 - 1012 Holly Way

Unit 1: Cabinet K, Slide 653

 

5001 Ivybridge Drive	Unit 1: Cabinet K, Slide 653 Note 1
5008-5028 Ivybridge Drive	Unit 1: Cabinet K, Slide 653
5029-5093 Ivybridge Drive	Unit 2: Cabinet L, Slide 270
5092 Ivybridge Drive	Unit 2: Cabinet L, Slide 270 Note 1
5095 Ivybridge Drive	Unit 2: Cabinet L, Slide 270 Note 1
5101-5113 Ivybridge Drive	Unit 2: Cabinet L, Slide 270
5116-5121 Ivybridge Drive	Unit 3: Cabinet L, Slide 841 Note 2
5123 Ivybridge Drive	Unit 3: Cabinet L, Slide 841 Note 1
5124-5145 Ivybridge Drive	Unit 3: Cabinet L, Slide 841

 

 

1 - HOA Owned

2 - Does not match 'final' plat

 

 

 

Grandchildren 16 and under may use the pool as well; they must be accompanied by the grandparent who has a current pool membership at all times. To register your grandchildren, send an email with their name, complete birth date, and a photo (head shot only please) to gardensofhartland@gmail.com.

There are two specific shingles that have been approved for use in the Gardens of Hartland:

 

Owens Corning 'Driftwood'

 

GAF 'Weathered Wood' 

 

 

 

 

Homeowners are responsible for maintaining street trees in the easement between the sidewalk and the street adjacent to their property. The number of street trees required for a specific property is documented in the plat. The majority of Gardens homes require at least two street trees. If you are unsure of the number of street trees required for your property, contact Lisa Richardson for that information.

 

Per LFUCG ordinance, street trees (and trees overhanging the streets) must be pruned to at least 7' above the sidewalk and 12' above the street. This allows vehicles to pass safely under the trees and pedestrians to safely use the sidewalks. It is not legal to top street trees, i.e. you may not cut the main trunk for the purpose of making the tree shorter.

 

Removing, replacing, or adding street trees requires a permit from LFUCG. The homeowner is responsible for obtaining an approved permit prior to removing, replacing, or adding a street tree; click here to access the LFUCG permit application.

 

The city sometimes sponsors a cost sharing programs for up to 50% of the cost of a street tree in owner occupied homes. Click here to learn more about street trees and the potential for financial assistance from the city.

 

While the city maintains a list of acceptable street trees by size, the Gardens has selected the following 'medium' sized trees as being suitable for the 5' easements and uniform in growth rate and shape. These trees will form a canopy of 25 - 50'. 

 

- 25 to 35 feet tall and wide

- dense, rounded canopy

- dark green leaves that turn yellow or golden in fal

- small, greenish, inconspicuous flowers, followed by winged samaras

- prefer rich, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade

- adaptable to dry soils, soil compaction, and air pollution

 

- usually an understory tree, they grow up to 40 feet tall

- usually spread slightly less than their height

- spring flowers are small, usually 1" - 2", female flowers turn into small nutlets

- yellow foliage in fall

- tolerates clay soil, deer, drought

 

- grows 30-70' tall and wide

- rounded crown, feathery foliage

- bright green leaves turn yellow in the fall

- small spring flowers (sometimes fragrant) turn into 10" seed pods in the fall

- tolerates wide range of soils, drought, road salt, urban pollution

 

- grows to a height of 25-35 feet and a width of 15-25 feet

- rounded, spreading form

- leaves are glossy dark green above and paler underneath, turning yellow to red in autumn

- prefers full sun but can tolerate shade

- moderately drought tolerant

- tolerant of wind, salt, drought, air pollution, and even some soil compaction

- can be used as street trees, especially if trained to have a single leader

 

- 30' - 50' tall

- compound leaves in groups of 8-11, turning yellow in autumn

- prefers full sunlight, well drained soil

- can withstand urban settings

- attractive to birds

- sometimes trunk will divide low to the ground

 

Please *do not* select a different species from the city's list of approved species, as some of them are more prone to break or damage sidewalks, are more prone to insect infestations or disease, or have a low canopy that could be impacted by city trash pickup.
 

The city arborist strongly recommends diversity in street trees to improve the long-term health of the neighborhood tree canopy. Monocultures, as originally designed for the Gardens, can result in catastrophic tree loss due to a single insect infestation or tree pathogen (ex: Green Ash).

 

Questions? Contact Us.

 

 

 

 

The Gardens of Hartland Homeowners Association provides a turf maintenance program for residents. Any property owner wishing to opt out of this service must complete a written request using this form; there are no rebates or refunds for property owners opting out of turf applications.