2023 Q1 Home Services Newsletter

HOME SERVICES

In the last quarter of 2022 mother nature brought some tough challenges; most notably Hurricane Ian in late September and Nicole in early November. With the inundation of rainfall from both storms coupled with the heavy rains we received over the summer, it has taken its toll on most our landscapes. As quickly as the storms passed, the effects of the storms are just now starting to be seen. Some palm species such as canary island date palms and bismarkia palms are showing signs of stress from the persistent heavy winds sustained from both storms. Both palm species are treated quarterly with an inoculant to help prevent the spread of disease, however, the constant wind blowing can have an adverse effect on the terminal bud of all palm species and will need to be monitored closely in the coming months. Over the Christmas holidays mother nature brought us some unseasonably cold temperatures resulting in some burn of some of our tender plant species. Hibiscus, crotons, ixora, and arbicola trinnetts did receive tip burn in some areas. These plant species will be cut back in the coming months to prepare for our spring flush.

As we move forward into late winter/early spring, we eagerly anticipate our last potential frost date which typically is mid-February. Once we reach that time frame our focus will be on plant cutbacks, turf/shrub fertilizations and spring flower installations. Please keep in mind that we still are under mandatory water restrictions of one (1) day a week. With our up and down temperature pattern, this becomes a challenge as we turn irrigation systems off when temperatures dip into the 30’s, which has been the case during a few weekends so far this season, resulting in a missed watering time frame. Our team continues to monitor all landscapes closely and will spot water as needed.

NEW SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Home Services is now offering monthly landscape lighting inspections and repairs. Monthly inspections are an additional charge above and beyond your normal service agreement. The cost for this service is $45.00 per inspection. Inspections include testing transformers/timers and adjusting lights for proper coverage. Any repairs or additions needed to the system will be an additional charge.

Please contact the office if you wish to add this service.

NEWSLETTER JANUARY - MARCH 2023

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LANDSCAPING PROJECTS,RENOVATIONS & INSTALLATIONS

9206 Lewis Gardens Drive (Completed)

Provided by Isleworth Home Services Landscape Design • Landscape Installation Landscape Lighting

color and implement our mulching program property wide. Our favorite flower varieties become available to plant such as Begonias, Sunpatiens, New Guinea Impatiens just to name a few.

5506 Worsham Court (Completed)

Provided by Isleworth Home Services Landscape Installation

Please contact the office at 407.909.2067 to set up your seasonal plantings at your earliest convenience.

9642 McCormack Place (Completed)

Provided by Isleworth Home Services Landscape Installation

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE

Looking Ahead: JANUARY - MARCH

• Detailed Services: All common areas will be detailed on a two – week rotation.

• Mowing Services: All turf areas will be mowed, edged, string trimmed and blown on a weekly basis throughout February. We will resume weekly services during the month of March.

• Monthly Irrigation Inspections

• Mulch application : This will be completed in February.

• Turf Treatments: All turf areas will be fertilized with a granular fertilizer; all turf areas will be treated for weed and disease pressure.

• Ornamental Treatments: All ornamentals will be fertilized with a granulated slow-release fertilizer blend to help promote our spring flush of growth.

• Street Sweeping: All streets and guard houses will be swept on a daily basis Monday – Friday.

• Pressure Washing: All curbs, signage and lamp posts will be done on a continual basis.

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RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

Looking Ahead: JANUARY - MARCH

• Detailed Services: Will be completed on a bi – weekly basis with focus on cutting back of plant material as needed.

• Mowing Services: All turf areas will be mowed, edged, string trimmed, and blown on a bi – weekly basis with leaf blowing on the non-mowing week. Will resume weekly services during the month of March.

• Monthly Irrigation Inspections

• Turf Treatments: All turf areas will be fertilized with a granular fertilizer; all turf areas will be treated for weed and disease pressure.

• Ornamental Treatments: All ornamentals will be fertilized with a granulated slow-release fertilizer blend to help promote our spring flush of growth

• March Palm Treatments: All large canary, medjool and sylvester palms will be treated with oxytetracycline, which prevents lethal yellowing which is prevalent in these palm types.

THE GARDENS OF ISLEWORTH MAINTENANCE

As we move into late winter/early spring time, our mulch application will be coming to an end and we will move aggressively onto plant cut backs throughout the landscapes. With some of our cold snaps we have experienced some burn on some plant species most notably ixora, hibiscus, alamanda and firebush to name a few. These plant types will need to be cut back and should push new growth in the coming weeks. Garden Villas 27 Landscape Installation will be completed by the end of February.

Looking Ahead: JANUARY - MARCH

• Detailed Services: All Garden Villas will be detailed on a two – week rotation focusing on plant cut backs for our spring flush.

• Mowing Services: All turf areas will be mowed, edged, string trimmed, and blown on a bi – weekly basis. We will resume weekly services during the month of March.

• Monthly Irrigation Inspections

• Monthly Landscape Lighting Inspections

• Turf Treatments: All turf areas will be fertilized with a granular fertilizer, all turf areas will be treated for weed and disease pressure.

• Ornamental Treatments: All ornamentals will be fertilized with a granulated slow-release fertilizer blend to help promote our spring flush of growth.

• Street Sweeping: All streets and construction sites will be swept daily.

• Pressure Washing: All curbs, bridges, signage and lamp posts will be done on a continual basis

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POOL MAINTENANCE

Looking Ahead: JANUARY - MARCH

As we have moved into to cooler drier weather, maintaining pool chemistry has become much easier and preventative maintenance of pool heaters has been completed. Just a friendly reminder that yearly acid washing of pool finishes is recommended to extend the life and appearance of your pool finish. In the coming months we will be reaching out to recommend this Service.

• Pool Service: All pools will be serviced on a weekly basis or as contract stipulates. Service includes brushing, vacuuming, light tile cleaning and pool chemistry.

• Filter Cleaning : All cartridge type filters will be cleaned on a bi-weekly basis. All DE-type filters will be back washed on a bi-weekly basis.

• Equipment Inspections : These will be completed on a monthly basis.

• Salt Cell Cleaning : This will be done on a quarterly basis.

AVAILABLE POOL SERVICE

Acid Washing

The winter months combined with a heavy pollen season can quickly settle into the bottom of your pool. Make sure you include your pool in spring cleaning plans with a deep clean acid wash.