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February Lakescape Award

Lakescape Committee

The Home of Kay Lindy

Architectural Application

The Lakes Architectural Application has been made available online. Click on the link to download your copy. The application is a Microsoft Word document, so you will need to download and save the document to your computer and then print it out and complete the application. In some browsers, you will need to right-click the link to save it to your computer.

February Garden Maintenance

Stella Calvert, Master Gardener

It's time to shear back ornamental grasses before the new growth begins. Cut back to about 1 foot high. The new growth will rapidly conceal the trimmed portion of the plant.

Winter Watering

If our winter rains remain weak, deep water established native trees and shrubs every three to four weeks to maintain plant vigor and discourage pests that prey on drought stressed plants. Non-native plants water according to each individual plant's needs, especially deep watering for all trees.

Did you know that many of our native desert trees and shrubs, including acacia, ironwood, mesquite and palo verde all belong to the legume family along with the more common legumes such as beans, lentils, peas, and peanuts? Most plants require a large amount of nitrogen to survive and produce green, healthy foliage. Our desert soils have a minimal amount of nitrogen levels, but with the assistance from soil bacteria, the legume family have adapted to create their own usable form of nitrogen.

Hmmm?

Another beautiful native to our desert is the hummingbird. We can boast we have 18 species that inhabit our state, more than any other state except Texas. Their size ranges from 3 to 5 inches and they were named after the 'hum' sound their wings make during flight. Plant a few flowers for the hummingbirds preferably in shades of red, orange, and bright pink and they will stop by and help with the pollination.

Plan Now for Spring!

Now is the time to finish planning your spring plantings and prepare the beds. Pull spent plants and weeds, rake up leaf debris, and layer 4 to 6 inches of compost or manure on top of the soil to dig in before replanting. Transition plants to the outdoors once danger of freeze has pasted. Finish planting bare-root roses by mid-month. And do not feed or mix fertilizer in the planting hole for new transplants. Feeding promotes foliage growth when the plant is better off developing vigorous roots. Fertilize at a much later date.

Be aware there have been reported roof rat sightings.

Uncontrained Trash Collection

Third Monday of every month

Please place your trash out no earlier than the Thursday prior to the third Monday.

Street Sweeping

Third Wednesday of every month

Make a mental note to park your car(s) in your driveway in order that the sweeper can do a thorough job. Thanks!