Did you notice the "PINK RIBBONS" on the Dead trees on Twin Oaks? This the the first sign of the changes that are being made by the Parks and Gardens Committee. The "PINK RIBBON" trees are marked for removal and replacement, which will much improve the appearance of our community along Twin Oaks. Removal will take place over the next two weeks, with Replacement in the fall when the growing climate is more hospitable. Suggestions for Replanting anyone?
The Playground is finally getting a much needed uplift with the addition of several inches of new sand. This is the first step in bringing the playground up to "CODE" with the longer term goal of replacing the existing wooden play set.
New Picnic tables have been purchased and will be "assembled" next Saturday, May 19th. If you are handy with a screwdriver, or just at reading directions, your help would be appreciated. No time has been set as of yet, but it will be posed on the web site by Friday May 18th.
Change is in the works!
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Parks and Gardens Committee Needs Members!!!
Welcome to the Marina Del Sol Parks and Gardens committee Blog!
First, let me say I am new at Blogging, and hope not to be too long winded and Boring,
The Parks and Gardens committee needs members! (See current member list below)
If you live in Marina Del Sol, and you like gardening or even just want a way to meet other ladies in teh community, please join our little group. We need help and support in keeping our community looking fresh, well kept and beautiful
Our Projects include:
1) Planting and Maintaining the gardens at the front entrance
2) General awareness and advice to the Board related to:
A) Front entrance lighting, Flags, Fountain, and general appearance
B) Tree Removal, Trimming and Planting
C) Playground Equipment and infastructure
3) Social gatherings to discuss and prioritize all of the above!!
If you would like to be part of this very informal group, please email beth@teammsa.com and we will add you to the Email distribution list. Our goal is to have fun while we keep our community looking beautiful.
Current Members:
Beth Skerrett Beth@teammsa.com
Laura Holmes GLholmes409@gmail.com
Maggie O'Reilly e.maggie@mac.com
Shawn Fyfe Shawnfyfe@msn.com
Anne Jones Anne.hudson.jones@gmail.com
Lynn Riley Dizzydean2@aol.com
Anne Jones anne.hudson.jones@gmail.com
Ken & Bernice Mallett kbmallett@earthlink.net
Richard & Jennifer Lewis richard@uklewis.com
stephanie Walker sawalker14@comcast.net
Valerie Staples vsstaples@comcast.net
First, let me say I am new at Blogging, and hope not to be too long winded and Boring,
The Parks and Gardens committee needs members! (See current member list below)
If you live in Marina Del Sol, and you like gardening or even just want a way to meet other ladies in teh community, please join our little group. We need help and support in keeping our community looking fresh, well kept and beautiful
Our Projects include:
1) Planting and Maintaining the gardens at the front entrance
2) General awareness and advice to the Board related to:
A) Front entrance lighting, Flags, Fountain, and general appearance
B) Tree Removal, Trimming and Planting
C) Playground Equipment and infastructure
3) Social gatherings to discuss and prioritize all of the above!!
If you would like to be part of this very informal group, please email beth@teammsa.com and we will add you to the Email distribution list. Our goal is to have fun while we keep our community looking beautiful.
Current Members:
Beth Skerrett Beth@teammsa.com
Laura Holmes GLholmes409@gmail.com
Maggie O'Reilly e.maggie@mac.com
Shawn Fyfe Shawnfyfe@msn.com
Anne Jones Anne.hudson.jones@gmail.com
Lynn Riley Dizzydean2@aol.com
Anne Jones anne.hudson.jones@gmail.com
Ken & Bernice Mallett kbmallett@earthlink.net
Richard & Jennifer Lewis richard@uklewis.com
stephanie Walker sawalker14@comcast.net
Valerie Staples vsstaples@comcast.net
Saturday, April 21, 2012
2012 - Committee Update & First Entrance Plantings
The Park & Garden Committee (aka Beautification Committee) was originally formed in 2011 by homeowners to improve the appearance of the community. The current focus is on the entrance planting and improving the park equipment and facilities.
At the April 2012 HOA Board meeting, the committee was formally recognized as a community committee, and assigned a $1,000 budget for 2012.
The current Committee Members are:
Beth Skerrett Beth@teammsa.com
Laura Holmes GLholmes409@gmail.com
Maggie O'Reilly e.maggie@mac.com
Shawn Fyfe Shawnfyfe@msn.com
Anne Jones Anne.hudson.jones@gmail.com
Lynn Riley Dizzydean2@aol.com
HOA Board Liaison Cormac O'Reilly CormacOReilly@me.com
Spring/Summer and Winter 2011 plantings were undertaken by the committee.
In the Summer, BlackEyed Susans, Red and Blue Salvia and Red Begonias were planted to enhance the yellow Lantana, Palms and Bushes already in existence. The only plant that did not do well were the Red Salvia's which were eaten by the bugs.
The Winter plantings included Kale, Cabbage, Pink Fountain Grass, Yellow, Purple and Strawberry Pansies. The Kale, Cabbage and Purple Fountain Grasses did remarkably well but unfortunately the Pansies were eaten almost as soon as they were planted. The Kale and Cabbages colors are enhanced by the colder weather. January was the best month for these plants as this Texas Winter was not really cold!
One of the frogs in the park was replaced. One of the swings was replaced. New sand has been added to the volley ball court. All the park picnic tables have been pressure washed and stained. One of the benches was completely broken and needs to be replaced this year.
Some good news is that the old oak tree that we thought may be dying seems to be recovering from the drought well. The sprinkler system is being monitored after the Summer drought, and checked for leaks.
The first planting of 2012 has just taken place:
Some of the yellow BlackEyed Susans seeded themselves and were not pulled up as they did so well last year. Red Begonias, White Vinca and 8 Pink Cordyline were added.
At the April 2012 HOA Board meeting, the committee was formally recognized as a community committee, and assigned a $1,000 budget for 2012.
The current Committee Members are:
Beth Skerrett Beth@teammsa.com
Laura Holmes GLholmes409@gmail.com
Maggie O'Reilly e.maggie@mac.com
Shawn Fyfe Shawnfyfe@msn.com
Anne Jones Anne.hudson.jones@gmail.com
Lynn Riley Dizzydean2@aol.com
HOA Board Liaison Cormac O'Reilly CormacOReilly@me.com
Spring/Summer and Winter 2011 plantings were undertaken by the committee.
In the Summer, BlackEyed Susans, Red and Blue Salvia and Red Begonias were planted to enhance the yellow Lantana, Palms and Bushes already in existence. The only plant that did not do well were the Red Salvia's which were eaten by the bugs.
The Winter plantings included Kale, Cabbage, Pink Fountain Grass, Yellow, Purple and Strawberry Pansies. The Kale, Cabbage and Purple Fountain Grasses did remarkably well but unfortunately the Pansies were eaten almost as soon as they were planted. The Kale and Cabbages colors are enhanced by the colder weather. January was the best month for these plants as this Texas Winter was not really cold!
One of the frogs in the park was replaced. One of the swings was replaced. New sand has been added to the volley ball court. All the park picnic tables have been pressure washed and stained. One of the benches was completely broken and needs to be replaced this year.
Some good news is that the old oak tree that we thought may be dying seems to be recovering from the drought well. The sprinkler system is being monitored after the Summer drought, and checked for leaks.
The first planting of 2012 has just taken place:
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