The sun is setting earlier each day, and you can feel winter in the early morning air so we are now into fall for sure. The change of the season brings out the colours in the trees, a treat before those leaves fall and we start another winter. ULS is doing its final landscaping clean ups preparing our community green spaces for the coming snow. At this time of year, the NDHA Board looks back on the season just passed to determine what it should prioritize for the next year. This will include targeting locations for shrub replacements and any remediation projects that have arisen. We will be looking at our ongoing “to-do” list to select the high-value updates and additions to Discovery Ridge’s public green space landscaping. Let us know if you have any suggestions.
Projects and Landscaping Update
It was a busy year from NDHA’s perspective with the renewal of landscaped medians in Discovery Ridge along with the usual mowing and landscaping operations. This project was conducted to create a better balance between perennial plants, deciduous and evergreen shrubs, and the trees the City plants in our medians. The result is close to the original look when these medians were first xeriscaped. An added benefit is better sight lines across medians, helping drivers see both pedestrians and wildlife crossing these roads. You know it is a good investment when you get safer and more attractive medians all with one project!
Last year the City started projects at the Discovery Heights Pond and on the retaining wall on the walkway behind Discovery Ridge Mount. We had been told to expect movements on both projects in 2025 but, at the time of writing, little progress has been made. Hopefully, some work will be completed before winter sets in. As a reminder, the City is very responsive to input provided to 3-1-1 (via telephone, on the web, or through the app) for all manner of concerns in our parks and pathways. If you are eager to see projects in Discovery Ridge getting more attention, our recommendation would be for you to reach out to the City through 3-1-1 and express your interest in these projects being completed.
Tree and Shrub Watering – Help Them Survive!
Summer brings a lot of hot weather, and the later part of the summer was fairly dry. Hot dry growing seasons can cause extreme stress to all plants, including trees and shrubs and our long dry winters do not help. We encourage all homeowners with yards to deep water your foliage, especially the trees and shrubs, right up to freeze-up. This will give your plants the best chance of surviving a long, dry winter. Many park trees cannot be watered using ULS’s heavy tanker truck. If you notice a park tree near you that is young or seems to be struggling, do not hesitate to water it. This will give it the best chance of winter survival and give you a beautiful tree (rather than a dead one) to enjoy. Thank you in advance for helping out!
Outstanding Fees
The 2025 NDHA fee of $325 was due on June 29. As of this writing, 92% of members have paid their 2025 fees – thank you! We ask that those who have not, please pay your fees immediately. If you are unsure of your payment status, please access your membership portal on our website. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact the NDHA Treasurer at [email protected] or our Membership Director at [email protected]. Please reference your property address.
We are quite proud of how our community looks and hope you are as well. NDHA is here to ensure Discovery Ridge continues to be one of the most beautifully landscaped communities in our city. A neighbourhood to span a lifetime. If you happen to notice an area that might need attention, please let the NDHA know. We are always happy to hear from our members – you can access our website at ndha.ca to send an email or call us at 403-237-9595.
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