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New Budget Approved

At the 2024 KPVA Annual Meeting , homeowners approved the new budget presented by the KPVA Treasurer. Treasurer Ron M. noted the...

Sep 18, 20241 min read

Dressing Up the Entrance

The guardhouse landscaping was freshened up by a volunteer homeowner. The bushes in front of the guardhouse that would split open and...

Aug 19, 20241 min read

In KPVillas

In KPVillas, what will you find? A series of questions ( PDF ) invite you to explore the neighborhood, with links to relevant content at...

Aug 18, 20241 min read

Weeds Away

The landscaping team is weeding beds, concrete edges, and curb lines this week. Some of the weeds are pulled by hand, some of it is done...

Jul 23, 20241 min read

Assessing KPVA Property and Issues

Four Board Members walked the KPVA parcel of land containing the KPVA retention pond to assess its spillover, retaining walls , trees,...

Jul 16, 20241 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

2024 Resolution: Guide HOA Decisions

Toward a Native Plant Friendly HOA by the Indiana Native Plant Society (INPS) recommends HOAs support native plants in their landscaping...

Jan 2, 20241 min read

Leaf Pickup Winds Down

The buzz of leaf blowers moved through KPVillas during a final leaf pickup of the season. In the opening days of December, a wave of...

Dec 3, 20231 min read

Up On The Housetop, Click, Click, Click

No, it's not Santa's reindeer. But when someone else climbs the ladder it sure feels like a holiday gift. The team from New Generation...

Nov 30, 20231 min read

Inaugural Leaf Clean-up Underway

A platoon of leaf blowers rolled through the neighborhood as the skies cleared and the area dried out. After cleaning the landscaping...

Nov 9, 20231 min read

Young Oaks Discovered in the Shade

Young oak trees emerging along the south border of KPVillas are now getting sunshine. With the permission of John W., owner of the...

Nov 8, 20231 min read

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