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Tree Damage and Maintenance
Homeowners are responsible for maintenance of trees 12 inches or greater in diameter, per the KPVA Covenants, Section 12, Landscaping and...
Jun 20, 20241 min read
Just a Little Off the Top
A landscaping trim is underway per the KPVillas contract with New Generation Landscaping and Lawn. The KPVA official website lists the...
Jun 19, 20241 min read
Beat the Heat
During extreme heat, remember best practices, even though they sound basic. Per Andrew Pershing of Climate Central: Take care of...
Jun 18, 20241 min read
Cure
The finishing touches were put on a new driveway on June 12. The contractor was Concrete Charlie.
Jun 17, 20241 min read
Ready for Flag Day
Old Glory is flying in KPVillas in anticipation of Flag Day on Friday, June 14, 2024. Seven neighbors purchased new flags and/or flag...
Jun 12, 20241 min read
Rocks, Mud, Roots...and Violets
Pull a bunch of weeds and invasive ivy and what's left behind is a berm of mud-filled rock. Three days of pleasant weather inspired a...
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Turn on Water By May 1
Gary Boyer asks everyone to turn on your water by May 1 so he can get your sprinklers activated for the season. Gary provides assistance...
Apr 26, 20241 min read
Restoring Display of Flags
A prominent aesthetic of KPVillas is the proud display of American flags affixed to lamp posts. Resident volunteers invite homeowners to...
Apr 22, 20242 min read
Adjacent County Parcel Surveyed
Property bordering KPVillas influences efforts to contain invasive plants here. To identify issues with the St. Joseph County (SJC)...
Apr 15, 20241 min read
Mulch on the Move
After prepping the beds around KPVillas, the crew from New Generation Landscaping and Lawn delivered and spread loads of mulch. Spring...
Mar 17, 20241 min read
Solar Eclipse Sightlines
If you watch the partial solar eclipse from KPVillas on April 8, 2024, plan a clear sightline to the sun for the duration of the event. ...
Mar 16, 20241 min read
Opt Out of Trimming
If you want to opt out of bushing trimming for the year, now is the tIme to state your preference. KPVillas President Loretta wrote...
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Plats
Plats of KPVillas were provided courtesy of St. Joseph County (SJC) Planner Shawn Klein. He writes, "Section Four created a single lot...
Mar 15, 20241 min read
Targeting Mosquito Larvae
White dots on catch basin grates in KPVillas indicate the basin or dry well is holding water when it was visited by the St. Joseph County...
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Invasive Bushes and Trees Removed
To eliminate further the invasive plants around the KPVA retention pond, the association's landscaping contractor cleared unwanted trees,...
Feb 24, 20241 min read
Proposed Pond Plan
Regional specialist Mandi Glanz delivered an invasive species management plan for the KPVillas retention pond, which she and others...
Feb 24, 20241 min read
Aerobic Septic In Small Space
A new septic system under construction in KPVillas is using the Eljen GSF (Geotextile Sand Filter) method to accommodate the yard's...
Feb 10, 20241 min read
Message From HOA President
KPVA President Loretta J. wrote about several homeowner considerations as spring approaches in a February 10, 2024, email: ...As you may...
Feb 10, 20242 min read
Hooded Mergansers Visit
Several hooded mergansers descended on the St. Joseph County retention pond after an early-February thaw melted the ice. Visible from...
Feb 10, 20241 min read
February Spring
With temperatures pushing 60 degrees F, the landscaping crew was out cleaning the islands. They removed pine cones and debris from the...
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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