{"id":420,"date":"2014-06-28T05:19:22","date_gmt":"2014-06-28T11:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpmcha.org\/?p=420"},"modified":"2014-06-28T05:34:23","modified_gmt":"2014-06-28T11:34:23","slug":"recent-landscaping-and-tree-trimming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpmcha.org\/?p=420","title":{"rendered":"Recent Landscaping and Tree Trimming"},"content":{"rendered":"

We had our first of 2 annual applications of Organic Fertilizer this week, primarily in hopes the recent rains would help get it into the roots and begin the process of choking off all of the weeds.\u00a0 There will be another application this Fall.<\/p>\n

In the past few months, we have spread about 300 pounds of Bermuda grass seed on both sides of the subdivision and more will be spread as needed to fill in. Plus, there is some St. Augustine grass in many areas that is spreading out very well.\u00a0 Our ultimate goal is to have more grass than weeds, something worth mowing. Our new landscaping contractor, Metroscape, will raise the mower decks and leave the grass a bit longer to prevent loss of moisture, something they normally do in Summer.<\/p>\n

We did get a few calls at the Office asking what that stuff was on the sidewalks. Due to the size of the HOA (22 acres), the subcontractor hired to apply the fertilizer used a full size turf tractor and a rather large spreader; this is why the stuff ended up in places which did not necessarily need fertilizer.<\/p>\n

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We had some trees trimmed this week and have more scheduled for next week.\u00a0 The huge tree just South of the Office had a lot of excess weight on it and we were concerned of large branches falling eventually, so it got a trim. The Certified Arborist from the tree service wanted to remove it entirely, but we opted for a thinning out. It may need to be removed in a few years, but for now, it will remain.<\/p>\n

We will be trimming and thinning out the trees around the Pool, on days the Pool is closed (Monday and Thursday). Below is a photo of the Pool trees (click on it to enlarge). Our plans are to thin them out so we can get some grass to grow around the Pool deck and stop the dirt from washing into the Pool when it rains.\u00a0 This has been partially accomplished by adding in some St. Augustine sod, but it needs light to grow and spread out.<\/p>\n

\"Pool<\/a>
Overgrown Tress around the Pool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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There is a Bradford Pear tree in Common Area next to the Pool fence (far right in front of 26 W. Townhouse) which the Arborist also suggested to remove completely. He said these type of trees are prone for limbs breaking off and since it is in Common area, it is the Association’s responsibility if it damages a home or injures someone. We have opted to have it thinned and topped off instead of removal. We will have the tree service check it periodically and follow his advice if things change.<\/p>\n

\"Oak<\/a>
Oak Tree next to Shop Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This Oak tree will be thinned, shaped and topped off, something it really needs. We do plan on having additional trees trimmed around the subdivision, as some look like they have never been touched.<\/p>\n

We are using SP Tree Service<\/strong>, located here in Grand Prairie, and are getting a reduced price since we are local to them and they want our business. We can certainly keep them busy trimming trees for a few months and we will be spacing things out throughout the Fall.\u00a0 Compared to other dealings I have had in the past with tree services, they are highly competitive.<\/p>\n

Any homeowner wanting a free estimate for trimming or removing a tree in your back yard (which some homeowners really need to get done) can contact them thus:<\/p>\n

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PHONE 469-789-6775<\/strong><\/span>
\nDallas DFW SP TREE SERVICE<\/strong> | COMPLETE TREE REMOVAL & CARE | 24\/7
\nTree Service | Tree Trimming | Tree Removal | Stump Removal | FREE ESTIMATES <\/span><\/div>\n

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Mention that you live in the GPMCHA subdivision<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

They have offered to give us a group rate if we can get enough homeowners wanting tree services so they can do several homes in one trip.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We had our first of 2 annual applications of Organic Fertilizer this week, primarily in hopes the recent rains would help get it into the roots and begin the process of choking off all of the weeds.\u00a0 There will be another application this Fall. In the past few months, we have spread about 300 pounds..<\/p>\n

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