PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE
PAID KATY, TX. PERMIT #137
BRIEFS The Official Newsletter for Berkshire Published by Krenek Printing Co.
www.berkshirecai.com
November 2011 BERKSHIRE HOLIDAY RAVE MOVIE NIGHT (Let’s have a RAVING good time!) Where: RAVE THEATER - YORKTOWN 15, 15900 Yorktown Crossing When: Thursday, December 8, 2011 (Save the date) Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM meet and greet in RAVE party room (free popcorn and drinks) 7:30 PM - Movie showing (free) Movie: TBA Attire: Holiday Casual Berkshire residents are invited to attend this annual family-friendly movie showing at the Yorktown 15 RAVE Theater. Berkshire residents will be in a theater designated just for us. The movie is free as well as the popcorn and drinks. Share some holiday spirit and meet other Berkshire residents. Remember, as a Berkshire resident, the family-friendly movie is of no charge to you. Again this year, Berkshire will participate in the Toys for Tots program to provide new toys to under privileged children. This charity event has been very popular with our residents. Please bring any new stuffed toy with you on December 8th to donate to this cause. What a joy to have this opportunity to brighten some child’s day. Many thanks to Berkshire Board member Beola Baker, coordinator and Berkshire residents, the John (Michelle) Riddle family for volunteering to assist with this event.
NOVEMBER GARDENING TIPS LAWN/GARDEN CARE Finally we have cooler weather upon us to enjoy the cool evenings and mornings we have missed all summer long, and we are a little less dry than we were 2-3 months ago. However, the effects of this year’s drought are still upon us. Insect and fungus damage should still be part of your main considerations as we are moving out of the intense heat and into cooler times. • Insect Control - chinch bugs can still be working to destroy our lawns if we haven’t fully eliminated their presence. Continue to monitor and treat any areas you may suspect chinch bugs may be present. Ortho “Max” or Spectricide “Triazicide” are both good liquid products to utilize. • Fungus Control - November is when Brownpatch fungus will really start to take its toll if we fail to treat our lawns properly and scale back on the amount of water applied. Remember, when evening temperatures fall below 60 degrees, this problematic fungus will likely re-appear where you have had it before. The best strategy for limiting and controlling Brownpatch; • Change your watering schedule by eliminating any evening watering sessions. Leaving the lawn wet in the evening is an open invitation for Brownpatch to appear. • Alter your fertilizer in use to limit the amount of nitrogen to only a “slowrelease” combination. • For treatment, Fertilome liquid systemic, Daconil or a double dose or Terrachlor should help stop any apparent signs from growing or increasing. • Don’t wait until the famous “rings of death” appear - treat before you see the telltale signs and avoid the breakout altogether. It is much easier to prevent Brownpatch than it is to control/eliminate it. • Trees - Do not forget to continue to deep water trees at least as long as overnight temperatures stay above 70 degrees. Magnolias (if you still have one) were especially battered this summer and need to be nursed during the fall season also - just because it is cooler doesn’t mean they do not require attention. • Fall is for Planting - with the cooler months and the chance for new trees and shrubs to become better established before warmer weather is back, now is the time to consider planting new trees or ornamentals. Many of us may have the need to replace anything that may have been lost during the summer drought or just may wish to add to the beauty of our yards. • Be sure you enrich the soil with appropriate tree/shrub soil. Be sure you do not use in-ground developed soils for containerized ornamentals. Introducing excessive amounts of fresh hardwood mulch or manure-based material can burn root systems and kill the plant before it can get established.
Be Thankful, Happy Thanksgiving! 1
Published by: Krenek Printing 7102 Glen Chase Ct • Houston, TX 77095 • 281-463-8649 Berkshire November 2011 email: news@krenekprinting.com for articles • ads@krenekprinting.com for business ads • classified@krenekprinting.com for classified ads