Irrigation Information

There are a total of 70 zones in the Voysey irrigation system.
These zones are timed to come on automatically. However, there is a rain sensor on the system. If it is raining, the irrigation may not come on. If it is no longer raining when the system is set to go on, you will probably see the irrigation running even though the ground is wet.
Phase 1 zones will run Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, including 3 properties from Phase 2.
Remainder of Phase 2 zones will run Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays.
If you have any issues with irrigation, please reach out on the landscape@voyseypoa.com email to report an issue. If it is an emergency, please reach out directly to a board member. We will not post board members numbers or private emails on this site.

Landscape Information

Gibbs Landscaping is our landscaper. Owners with any concerns or issues need to reach out to to the Board through this email: landscape@voyseypoa.com

One Board member will be the sole contact between Gibbs and Voysey Owners for the scope of work that is included in your homeowner's dues. Owners should not be reaching out directly to Gibbs if the issue deals with HOA scope of work.

To see what the HOA scope of work is on a monthly basis, we have included 2 documents from Gibbs. One is a detailed monthly summary of the scope of work. The second document is a chart that highlights the month for the general work to be done. Both of these documents are included in the Document Tab of this Website. Here is some additional information on landscaping by Gibbs' Teams -

Gibbs comes every Tuesday - please unlock your gate so that they can access your courtyard.
Mowing, edging and blowing will happen weekly during the growing season.
Pruning is done at a time when the plant is ready to be pruned. Pruning every week is not necessary and can be harmful to the plants if done at a time that the plant is growing. Gibbs will only prune when they know that particular plant can be pruned without harm to it.
Please refer to the monthly chart posted on this website that summarizes the work to be performed by Gibbs for each month of the year.
Gibbs has a separate team that comes to spray weed control and fungicide. These chemicals need to dry before allowing pets onto the areas that have been sprayed. If pets do step on wet chemicals, please clean the paws of your pet after exposure.
Pruning and other labor intensive trimming will take time to be completed in each Phase. It cannot be done in one visit.
Gibbs will focus on pruning and trimming for one Phase each week and will alternate the Phases every week.
Gibbs started pruning/trimming lots in Phase 1 on June 29, 2021. It will start on Phase 2 July 6, 2021. On July 13, 2021, Gibbs will go back to Phase 1 and continue where it left off. However, please note that Gibbs cannot do every lot in that Phase in one visit. So, you may not see them pruning or trimming on the week that they are in your Phase but eventually they will get caught up on pruning/trimming.

Vines, Vines and More vines

Vines can be beautiful and picturesque. Vines can also do damage to building materials.

We have some Boston Ivy, Creeping Fig and other types of vines. Each vine is a little different.

Issues with Vines

Allowance of vines on building materials. Most vines grow up surfaces either by sticky aerial roots or twining tendrils. Vines with twining tendrils can be damaging to gutters, roofs and windows, as their small young tendrils will wrap around anything they can; but then as these tendrils age and grow bigger, they can actually distort and warp weak surfaces. Vines with sticky aerial roots can damage stucco, paint and already weakened brick or masonry. Whether growing by twining tendrils or sticky aerial roots, any vine will take advantage of small cracks or crevices to anchor themselves to the surface they are growing on. This can lead to climbing vine damage to shingles and siding. Vines can slip beneath spaces in between siding and shingles and ultimately pull them away from the home.
Excess moisture. Vines create moisture between the plant and home. This moisture can lead to mold, mildew and rot on the home itself.
Vines are susceptible to fungus - usually having too much sunlight can wreak havoc on the vine.
Vines can also lead to insect infestations as well as allow squirrels and other vermin to easily climb to your wood roof and possibly through any vents..
Overgrowth. Some vines in Voysey have been allowed to grow unchecked. Allowing the vines to grow past 12 feet is an issue for most landscapers. Per its insurance coverage, Gibbs is prohibited from pruning, trimming or limbing anything that is above 12 feet.

Solutions in dealing with Vines

Work with Gibbs. Vines are labor intensive. Most people have vines in Voysey, but they are not all the same type.
Gibbs has been spraying vines that have a fungus with fungicide. No vine has ever been sprayed with poison ivy killer or other harmful treatments.
The best way to grow vines up a home is to grow them not directly on the home itself but on a support set about 6-8 inches out from the home’s siding. You can use trellises, lattice, metal grids or mesh, strong wires or even string. What you use should be based upon what vine you are growing, as certain vines can be heavier and denser than others. Be sure to place any vine support at least 6-8 inches away from the home for proper air circulation. You’ll also need to frequently train and trim these vines even though they’re growing on supports. Keep them cut back away from any gutters and shingles. Cut or tie back any stray tendrils that may be reaching for the home’s siding and, of course, also cut or tie back any that are growing out wildly away from the support.
If your vines are more than 12 feet tall, you will need to hire someone to come and prune anything beyond 12 feet.
Read more on vines.
- https://todayshomeowner.com/can-ivy-damage-the-brick-or-wood-on-your-home/
- Gardening Know How: Do Vines Damage Siding Or Shingles: Concerns About Vines Growing On Siding https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/ovgen/vine-damage-to-siding-shingles.htm