Taking care of the lakes and commons takes a lot of work and not just from the landscaping/mowing company. Below are some tips for keeping our lakes clean and can also help with common areas.

1. Pick up after your pets.
2. Use commercial car washes. They are more efficient and have mud traps that catch oil and sediment.
3. Maintain your vehicles so that there are no leaks of automotive fluids such as oil, antifreeze and fuels.
4. When working on the lawn or in the garden:

             *Follow the label directions on insecticides very carefully.
             *Use compost and natural fertilizers pesticides when you can.
             *Use slow release fertilizers
             *Pull weeds by hand as an alternative to chemicals.
             *Don’t apply products if rain is predicted.

Pet waste has recently been a complaint in several areas around the neighborhood. There are common areas between neighborhoods where people are allowing their pets to run free and not picking up after them. These areas are used by children and families to play. Please be courteous and clean up after all pets.

The entrances have also seen a lot of trash and debris that needs to be picked up. Cleaning up these areas is everyone’s responsibility. Help keep Bradford Beautiful!