Gardening Money Saving and Cost Improvement Program

Actionable savings + smarter maintenance for GH community — lower spend, better aesthetics, legal compliance.

We currently pay around €8,737 to mow lawns and strim edges. By modifying edges to be strim-free we can half this cost for a tiny investment. Mulching around trees looks nicer and saves water.

Grass and trees are overwatered; many areas are waterlogged. Correct calibration of irrigation + reviewing delivery locations fixes this. Converting to low-water landscaping reduces mowing/strimming and saves water dramatically.
Shower head drip in Block 2 pool costs ~€18.21/year (€1.52/month) — tiny but symbolic waste.

We are watering the already damp footings of our building. Grass, weeds, plants, and sprinklers against walls worsen damp problems and structural risk.

Rainy days (Manilva ~51 days/year) often see irrigation running after rainfall — estimated €500–€1,000 annual water waste. We need clear rules: does the maintenance company reschedule or offer indoor tasks? Critical part of any new contract (see legal blueprint).

Weed roots pop tiles, expand cracks, create trip hazards. A tiny burn costs ~€0.10, but resetting pavers can exceed €60 per spot. ALSO WEHN WE REPLACE TIELS USE THE CORRECT ONES. I have told Management where ot get them from

Hard-to-reach and low-traffic zones can be covered with anti-weed sheets and pea gravel. Saves water, eliminates mowing costs, and improves appearance.

This area costs ~€1,400/year to mow & strim. Low-strim version reduces to ~€800. Rarely used partly because it’s within pool rules (no food/drink).
Proposal: add gate between pool and lounging zone + bench tables → create a garden for owners with small terraces. Also consider paving part of Block 1 grass area.

Massive area near garage entrance (with broken fountain) costs ~€1,400/year to mow & strim. Looks tatty.
Options: anti-weed sheet + gravel, artificial turf, overflow parking, or tidy redesign. Needs agreement from overlooking apartments.

Awful looking area costing ~€700/year to mow and strim – gardener currently strims the dirt. Convert to gravel / low maintenance ground cover.

Stack loungers – looks better, easier to clean, inspect pool, and remove debris. Takes ~6 minutes, saves sweeping time long-term.
Broken loungers must be repaired or discarded. Loungers MUST be jetwashed at the beginning of the season and weekly while pool is open (health & safety requirement).