Finally, spring has sprung. So far, we’ve had a wet spring, which has helped in getting our lawns off to a great start. This really helps and reduces the early running of our irrigation system.

 

As lovely as spring has been, we all know what’s coming next with the summer heat and dry periods, so it seems like a good time to remind everyone that our irrigation system does nothing to help the landscaped rock areas around the perimeter of your homes. Please, if you can, water the shrubs and plants; it really helps. Replacing dead trees and shrubs due to a lack of water is a huge cost. If you cannot water but have a hose, please ask a neighbor, friend, or family member to help.

 

Also, the landscaped rock area tight to the perimeter of your home is where we need your help. Our mowing vendor is contracted to perform spring and fall cleaning and shrub trimming in those areas. They do not address the weeds.

 

A couple of years ago, a team of volunteers came together, our AG Weed Warriors. These volunteers help with the common areas throughout the property. They can also help owners who cannot pull weeds themselves. If you need help with this, please let me or any landscape committee member know, and we will try to have someone assigned to help.

 

Our 2027 AG Weed Warriors are:  Cathy Allers, Alice Argyelan, Larry Beeman, Lana Berns and Karl Berns, Sandi Frenzke, Jan Ford, Art Fox, John Hart, Diedra Richards, Sharon Shiller, and Lois Ware.

 

In addition, I want to thank those who sent landscape requests that identified shrubs or trees that did not make it through the winter. We have a list compiled and continually updated.  The committee is working with our vendors on getting the old out and the new planted.  This is a work in process, so please be patient.  We want to be sure we make the right choice to ensure our plantings thrive and future success.

 

We hope to turn on the irrigation system very soon.  We are working to fix one issue and then will start it up ASAP.  We will continue watering in the evening hours, each zone done twice per week (unless we have enough rain).

 

Thanks to every homeowner for your help with landscaping, as well as our entire Landscape Committee Members:

 

Cathy Allers, Alice Argyelan, Larry Beeman, Lana Berns, Sandi Frenzke, Jan Ford, Brenda Randazzo, Diedra Richards, Donna Scott, and Lois Ware