Yes. Westmount at Three Fountains lists private yards with picket fences as an available resident feature, and the community’s published FAQ says residents can add in-ground lanterns to a private yard. That gives a clear starting answer to the question, but it is still smart to confirm what kinds of decor are allowed for your specific home before you install anything permanent or highly visible.
What is clearly allowed, and why that matters
The most direct established fact is the community FAQ answer: residents may add in-ground lanterns to a private yard. If your main question is whether any private yard decor is allowed at all, that is meaningful because it shows the property does permit at least one resident-added exterior decorative item rather than banning all yard personalization.
That answer also matters because Westmount at Three Fountains specifically advertises private yards with picket fences among its resident amenities. In other words, this is not just a patio-or-balcony question. Some homes have a defined private outdoor area, and the existence of a yard feature makes decor questions more practical for daily living, entertaining, and pet use.
There is another related policy point that helps frame expectations. The community also says it manages lawn services for private lawns. For a resident, that means your yard can be personalized to a degree, but it is still part of a maintained apartment community landscape rather than a fully self-managed single-family yard.
One more established policy supports a cautious reading of the decor rules: the property says no major alterations are allowed if they would require repairs from maintenance or contractors. Even though in-ground lanterns are allowed, that does not automatically mean all decor, edging, structures, or hardscaping would be treated the same way. The practical takeaway is that simple, removable, low-impact items are easier to reconcile with apartment policies than anything that changes drainage, fencing, grading, utilities, or the condition of the grounds.
How to judge whether your yard decor idea is likely to fit the rules
If your decor idea is similar to lanterns, think in terms of impact. Small freestanding or lightly placed decorative items are usually a different category from anything that has to be anchored deeply, wired, cemented, or attached to a building or fence. Because the published yes applies specifically to in-ground lanterns, residents should avoid assuming that larger additions such as pergolas, permanent garden borders, attached trellises, or storage structures are automatically approved.
The lawn-service detail creates another practical consideration. If a vendor maintains the grass, decor should not obstruct mowing or routine landscaping. Even an item that is attractive and otherwise harmless can become a problem if it blocks access, creates tripping hazards, or requires staff to work around it constantly. When you ask for approval, it helps to describe exactly where the decor will sit and whether it can be moved temporarily for service.
It is also worth separating decor from alterations. Westmount at Three Fountains says residents may install some interior items, such as shelving or fixtures, as long as there is no major damage, and residents may mount TVs and make nail holes without charge. Those answers suggest the property is not unusually restrictive about personalization in general, but exterior areas are still different because they affect curb appeal, community maintenance, and safety in shared sightlines. A resident should not treat flexible indoor rules as blanket permission for outdoor projects.
If you have pets, yard decor should also be evaluated for day-to-day usability. The property notes dog stations throughout the community and allows pets subject to its pet rules, so some residents may use a private yard partly as pet space. Decorative items that are sharp, fragile, easy to tip, or placed where a dog regularly runs can create avoidable problems. In practice, the best yard decor choices in an apartment setting are usually stable, visible, and easy to remove.
What to verify before you install anything
The first thing to verify is whether the specific apartment you are considering actually includes a private yard. The amenity is advertised, but it is not stated as a feature of every floor plan. When a feature is not described as universal, ask the leasing team whether the exact home you are touring includes a fenced yard and whether that yard has any home-specific restrictions.
Next, ask for approval in plain, concrete terms. Instead of asking, “Can I decorate my yard?” ask whether you may place solar lanterns, border lights, potted plants, garden stakes, or another specific item. Specific questions usually produce clearer answers, and they reduce the chance of misunderstanding after move-in.
It is also sensible to ask whether the item must be removed at move-out and whether any restoration would be charged if the ground, fence, or exterior surfaces are affected. That question follows directly from the property’s broader alteration policy. Even when something is allowed during residency, you want to know whether it leaves behind work that becomes your responsibility later.
Finally, use the property’s regular office channels for confirmation and keep the answer in writing if possible. Westmount at Three Fountains lists office hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is closed Sunday. If private yard decor is a deciding factor for you, a practical next step is to call 210-750-6478 and ask which available homes have private yards, then confirm what outdoor decor is approved beyond in-ground lanterns.