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MAYFIELD RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
August 2012
Summer Tree Care As the sweltering summer months are upon us, there are several things a homeowner can do to make sure that your tree survives and stays healthy. The time has passed to plant new trees, as getting enough water to the root ball to combat 100 degree days will mean watering every single day without a miss. Even a 2 day lack of water can stunt or kill a new tree, so wait until fall to plant a new tree. If you have planted a tree or two this past spring, still make sure that the root ball itself is getting the water. The tree hasn't been in the ground long enough to establish a root system that will support it. Also make sure there is a little slack in the tree support wires. The tree needs to sway to build a strong trunk. Leave enough slack without allowing so much that the tree can fall over. After a tree has been in the ground a year, the supports should be removed as they will start to have the effect of weakening the tree, not holding it up. Wiggle the tree before you remove the wires, but 99% of trees can have the supports and stakes removed after a year. Wendy Odlum Wingnut Farms
2012 ANNUAL MEETING Thanks to all who attended the Annual Meeting in July. Your attendance and participation is appreciated! Minutes of the meeting will be posted to the website once they have been reviewed. Copyright © 2012 Peel, Inc.
Volume 3, Issue 8
Mayfield Ranch Xeriscape Guidelines Xeriscaping refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental water from irrigation. It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible, plentiful, or reliable supplies of fresh water. Common elements in xeriscaping are the reduction of lawn grass or sodded areas (since lawn grass is often one of the worst offenders against water conservation), and the installation of indigenous plants that are adapted to the local climate and consequently require less water. Any homeowner interested in replacing a standard sod lawn by xeriscaping with native Groundcovers, plants, or mulch must submit a landscape plan before removing any sod or installing any plant material. All plans will be reviewed on a case by case basis and must follow the guidelines. The Mayfield Ranch Board of Directors has adopted the following xeriscaping guidelines for the community: •Large areas may not be composed of a single material (other than sod), i.e. bare mulch/rock is not allowed unless interspersed with plants. •Allow variances for xeriscaping as long as 50% of front yard area is turfed and all other guidelines below are met. •Non-turf planted areas must be bordered to define the xeriscaped area clearly from turfed areas. •Xeriscaped areas must be kept maintained at all times (plants trimmed and thinned, weeded, and borders edged) to ensure a reasonably attractive appearance. •No boulders or large rocks exceeding 12” in height may be used on the narrow strips between public sidewalks and the street curb. •No plants may encroach onto or over public sidewalks •No plant with thorns, spines, or sharp edges can be used within 6’ of the public sidewalks (Continued on Page 3)
The Mayfield Ranch Homeowner's Association Newsletter - August 2012
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