I felt that this warrented a brief seperate post. All the fertilizer and hebacide that will be used from now on is fairly benign, it absorbs into the plants in a few hours. While you do not want to allow you child to eat several fistfulls of grass, it is safe for pets and playing in a short period of time.
In addition, there is virtually zero run off - so the river is safe.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Spring 2010 update
The following topics were presented to the HOA Board on May 11th.
- A fertizer application is scheduled for mid to late June and early September to all the turf areas. The goal is to increase the the density, color and create a lawn that is better able to compete with weeds. This is year 2 of a 5 year program.
- Weeds will be sprayed through out the spring. A very inexpensive action that makes a big difference.
- Hovde Properties continues to work on and adjust the irrigation system. Specific projects this summer will be digging up and reburying all the sprinkler heads that are sitting to high and capping unnessecary heads. Some of us will be walking the campus frequently to identify areas that are being over watered and turning to swamp. ***** We need your help, if you see something that needs adjustment feel free to call me at 579-2213. I will add it to a weekly list****
- The areas of native grass (infields in middle of chalet circles, between condo buildings and along property line burms) will NOT BE MOWED this year. They will be seeded with native grass seed and be allowed to grow and go to seed this fall. The areas will be included in weed spraying. In two years, these areas will look a lot better. The goal in a few years is to have a native grass that can be mowed to ankle height for playing fields. If you have questions about this stratagy, please contact us and we are happy to listen to other ideas.
- Large stones will be replaced or agmented at busy corners to help keep folks from parking on the lawn.
- Dead trees will be removed. It is our hope that money will be availible to replace them soon, private sponsorship of trees is encouraged. Please talk to us to hear more.
- Troubled trees will get fertizler spikes to help them along.
- The mulch walkways will recieve attention, we are looking at several options with the wood boarders to make it safer and look better.
Sam and I will present our top 3 major projects at the next board meeting.
Again, we want to hear you voice.
Chris.
- A fertizer application is scheduled for mid to late June and early September to all the turf areas. The goal is to increase the the density, color and create a lawn that is better able to compete with weeds. This is year 2 of a 5 year program.
- Weeds will be sprayed through out the spring. A very inexpensive action that makes a big difference.
- Hovde Properties continues to work on and adjust the irrigation system. Specific projects this summer will be digging up and reburying all the sprinkler heads that are sitting to high and capping unnessecary heads. Some of us will be walking the campus frequently to identify areas that are being over watered and turning to swamp. ***** We need your help, if you see something that needs adjustment feel free to call me at 579-2213. I will add it to a weekly list****
- The areas of native grass (infields in middle of chalet circles, between condo buildings and along property line burms) will NOT BE MOWED this year. They will be seeded with native grass seed and be allowed to grow and go to seed this fall. The areas will be included in weed spraying. In two years, these areas will look a lot better. The goal in a few years is to have a native grass that can be mowed to ankle height for playing fields. If you have questions about this stratagy, please contact us and we are happy to listen to other ideas.
- Large stones will be replaced or agmented at busy corners to help keep folks from parking on the lawn.
- Dead trees will be removed. It is our hope that money will be availible to replace them soon, private sponsorship of trees is encouraged. Please talk to us to hear more.
- Troubled trees will get fertizler spikes to help them along.
- The mulch walkways will recieve attention, we are looking at several options with the wood boarders to make it safer and look better.
Sam and I will present our top 3 major projects at the next board meeting.
Again, we want to hear you voice.
Chris.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Fertilizer and Sprinklers
Sam, our lawn and grass professional, has spent time this summer getting soil samples from around the campus. The results have been interpreted and Sam has worked with Dick to implement our Fall Fertilizer program. I'm told the product that is planned will be dormant during the fall and help the lawns recover from winter damage quicker and establish a early spring food source. This is important because of our short growing season.
In regards to Sprinklers, Dick Hovde and his crew are hard at work blowing out the system for winter dormancy. If you have any comments or know of sprinkler heads that need maintainence, please let us know so it can get added to Dick's list of needed maintainence.
Chris.
In regards to Sprinklers, Dick Hovde and his crew are hard at work blowing out the system for winter dormancy. If you have any comments or know of sprinkler heads that need maintainence, please let us know so it can get added to Dick's list of needed maintainence.
Chris.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Welcome!!
Welcome to the newly created Grounds and Beautification blog about Firelight Meadows here in amazing Big Sky Montana.
The four volunteer members of the non-binding sub committee (of the HOA) are Chris Moon (Chief Ground Hog), Jason Gras (Sprinkler Attendant), Sam Reznicek (Grass Boss) and Pete Kulak (our smart member and CAD expert). We are actively looking for additional members and your opinions! Meetings are often held at the Moon unit and include BBQ of some fashion.
I will be presenting our progress so far this summer/fall to enhance our living spaces at the Annual meeting in October. Please look for my outline posted here soon after that meeting.
Lots more to follow..... Stay Tuned.
Chris.
The four volunteer members of the non-binding sub committee (of the HOA) are Chris Moon (Chief Ground Hog), Jason Gras (Sprinkler Attendant), Sam Reznicek (Grass Boss) and Pete Kulak (our smart member and CAD expert). We are actively looking for additional members and your opinions! Meetings are often held at the Moon unit and include BBQ of some fashion.
I will be presenting our progress so far this summer/fall to enhance our living spaces at the Annual meeting in October. Please look for my outline posted here soon after that meeting.
Lots more to follow..... Stay Tuned.
Chris.
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