October - December 2019 Newsletter

March is the month to prune and mulch. Have your landscaper prune as the last flowers fade on your shrubs and flowering trees, but before your new buds start. The new mulch will help keep moisture in your landscape beds as the weather gets warmer and dryer. The mulch will also help minimize weeds. If your landscaper didn’t fertilize in February, make sure they do it in March. As we move into April, we find insects begin to start showing up, some are good, and some are bad. Have your landscaper check your plants to make sure the good ones are around, and the bad ones that do damage are not. April is also the perfect time to make sure you fer- tilize your palms to make them strong and green for the dry months ahead. Looking to replace old shrubs that you didn’t replace in January, this is the month to do so. April is also a good time to replace hedges with either Podocarpus or Clusia as they fill in nicely. After the April showers, we start to see May flowers. All the plants your landscaper updated in November and pruned and fertilized in February are starting to really shine. May is a month to enjoy your yard and all it’s beauty. While looking at your yard, make a note of what trees need to be trimmed and get the list to your landscaper so they can get your trees hurricane ready before the end of the month. June starts getting warm, and you know what plants love June weather? Palms do. If you have palms that need to be replaced, June is the time to do it. Palms love the warm rainy months of summer, just don’t cover the trunk with soil. As the rain starts to pick up in June, your irrigation cycles can start to lessen, however if rain is low and you start to notice drought spots continue watering. Make sure your landscap- er only does light pruning to your flowering bushes to help increase blooms, nothing drastic! The weather is hot and hurricane season is going to start getting busy, so July is the time to get those last-minute tree trims done. Ask your landscaper to clean up any damaged or weak branches, and to clean up any coconuts hanging from your palms. July is not the time to fertilize as the afternoon rains will wash it away. As we move into the heat of August keep an eye on the coloring of your palms and plants. If you notice a yellow color in your palm leaves, they may be lacking in magne- sium or potassium then have your landscaper apply an appropriate palm fertilizer. The high temperatures and over-saturating rains can also cause your plants and flowers to lack nutrients. August is the perfect time to also fertilize your landscape annuals, perennials and ornamental plants. The fertilization will extend the blooms further into the fall months.

September is a month to keep an eye on everything and make sure your plants and lawn are healthy. Now is the time to divide and plant any perennials that have grown too large or need to be rejuvenated. September is also a good time for your landscaper to check your irrigation to make sure your landscaping is getting proper coverage before we move into the dryer fall months. As you move through the year, use these guidelines to help plan your planting and pruning. When you are ready to update your landscaping, please reach out to the ACC. We are happy to answer questions, assist in finding the right companies and approve any appropriate changes you wish to accomplish.

Boca Grove Garden Club Can you dig it? If you like beautiful yards, lush gardens, breathtaking orchids, growing flowers, cooking with fresh herbs, visiting botanical gardens, taking house and garden tours, learning about eco-friendly gardening prac- tices, using indigenous plants, attending garden parties, digging in the dirt (option- al!), arranging floral centerpieces, starting a community garden or just plain having garden-related fun, then you are going to LOVE Boca Grove’s new Garden Club. Stop by Chippers for the inaugural meet- ing on Thursday, November 14 at 3:00 PM, where you can learn more about the pro- posed Garden Club plans and share your thoughts on activities, speakers, and field trips. Complimentary botanical-inspired cocktails and snacks will be available to celebrate the birth of our new club. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend.

Mission To deliver a boutique lifestyle set in an oasis of uncompromising beauty with facilities and activities that encourage healthy mind, body experiences, a strong sense of community and lasting friendships.

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