Due to all the variables of plants, shrubs, trees, sod, temperature, and terrain, there is no warranty provided. It is the builder’s responsibility to deliver them in a healthy condition and immediately becomes the responsibility of the homeowners at closing.

Trees, shrubs, sod, plantings, etc., are living things and as such are not warranted by the builder. The builder’s responsibility is to provide healthy, living landscaping and sod from the time of installation through closing. Due to the natural shock of transplanting it is critical that these items be constantly monitored and receive careful and regular maintenance in the first year. Their survival and growth is solely dependent upon the care you give. If you are unsure how to properly maintain landscaping, please contact a professional for recommendations.

Your home site is designed by professional engineers to provide drainage away from the foundation. Please do not alter the drainage pattern. Groundwater travels away from the foundation and collects into swales that may be located along the sides of your yard, the rear of your yard, or both. It is normal for swales to remain wet longer than other areas of your yard. Please do not walk in the swales when they are wet as this may cause depressions that will hold water. Do not install fences, decks, patios, additions, etc., in such a way that they create a dam of the natural flow of groundwater. When you are adding additional landscaping always maintain a 6” separation between the dirt or anything organic and the bottom of any siding materials to prevent potential decay of the building materials.

Do not allow sprinklers to spray against walls, windows, or door structures. Doing so may cause discoloration of exterior materials, deterioration of the building components, or interior flooding. Please refer to the Warranty regarding specific grading and swale warranties concerning standing or ponding water.