Villas News

Know before you grow. 
When we saw a group of pitiful sago palms, we knew we had to write about them (wait 'til you see our photos). Not highly recommended unless you're dedicated to their care, and even then you face some challenges. Fortunately, ArtisTree offers a couple of hardy alternatives for you to consider. 

Seasonal shade syndrome 
Thanks to ArtisTree Landscape Designer Brian Clouser for sending us a dramatic photo comparison of discolored shrubs affected by seasonal sun exposure -- all because of poor plant placement. Here's how to avoid potential disappointment in Florida's winter months. 

Mother Nature is finished.
Mother Nature is finally finished running her course with winter weather. This past season her cold shoulder caused lawns to turn brown in certain areas, causing concern for a few of ArtisTree's community residents. These facts and Spring's arrival will put your mind at ease.  

Also, click on the following link for Manatee County Watering Restrictions.

Want to know some helpful information from ArtisTree about Florida Landscaping? They're always posting helpful resources on their website covering tips and tricks to keep landscaping looking fresh year round!
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ArtisTree Resources and Letter from Susan

Villas homeowners should have received an email from Susan Greene, the Waterlefe MPOA General Manager, that referenced the existing Villas contract with ArtisTree. In this letter, she addressed the operating procedures homeowners should adhere to moving forward with regards to submitting work orders and requests with ArtisTree. This email also included a link to additional helpful resources to submit work orders online as well a list of Frequently Asked Questions that can help answer some common concerns the Association Management office receives from Villas homeowners. To view the letter from Susan Greene, Click Here. To view the ArtisTree resource guide, Click Here.

Villas ArtisTree Account Executive

Tim Drumgool brings 13-plus years of experience in landscape maintenance supervision and scheduling for multiple properties. He also enjoys designing and supervising installations. When Tim isn’t managing crews, you might find him working on his golf game or cooking for his family (he once studied at the American Culinary Federation). His work philosophy stems from a strong commitment to earning client trust and creating an enjoyable customer experience in every situation.

Wet Check/Irrigation Report
The following is a helpful guide / example of how to read your wet check reports from the ArtisTree irrigation team. 

The top line of the report shows what time the irrigation is set to run (pictured above, the irrigation runs at 2:00 AM on Tuesday and Friday). Column A shows the zone around the house, and column B shows the type of irrigation in that zone (S=Spray, R=Rotary, D=Dripline). For example, according to this wet check, this home had 4 spray nozzles replaced in zone 1 (front left side of home) and 2 spray nozzles replaced in zone 4 (right side of home). ArtisTree will replace any broken heads they encounter during the monthly wet checks, otherwise a work order needs to be submitted if broken heads are discovered during the remainder of the month.

Please Note: If the Repairs Made/Parts Replaced section is blank, the wet check was completed and no repairs or replacements were required.

Online Work Order Submission

Work order tracking is managed every step of the way by ArtisTree’s in-house system (ART); from submission, to updates, to completion, your requests are answered quickly, efficiently, and securely. ART is available to take work orders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Monthly reports will continue to be provided to Association Management for review.

To submit a work order, follow the steps below:

Please Note: homeowners may only submit work orders for their own homes.
 

	Visit ArtisTree’s website at www.artistree.com
	Go to CONTACT US from the navigation bar and select WORK ORDERS.
	Click “Enter Work Order Request” and you will be directed to the Work Order System.
	Select the Waterlefe Community ID from the drop-down menu. The Waterlefe Villas Work Order code is WLVI-001.  Any submissions other than WLVI-001 will not be received.
	Enter your complete information and choose a selection from each drop-down menu. Enter a description of your request and hit “Submit.”