The Yard of the Month is a recognition program designed to promote neighborhood unity and to create an appealing area for all residents of Wynnewood North.
It is a visual exchange of ideas that will increase awareness and give insights that can be beneficial for everyone. A clean, well-maintained yard is contagious!
In selecting Yard of the Month, the following is considered:
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Excellent Curb Appeal
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Well Maintained and Manicured Yard
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Creativity
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Array of Colors (Plants, Flowers & Decorations)
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Seasonal Additions
Anyone can nominate a yard by contacting a board member or submitting your
nomination to us. Be sure to provide the street name and number in addition to your name.
Winners will display the recognition sign in their front yard. Help promote the spirit of the neighborhood by participating in Yard of the
Month.
The Yard of the Month Program is sponsored by
Calloway's Nursery
They also provide residents with this
coupon
Timely Tip for
May Gardeners
Crape Myrtles are one of the most
popular summer flowering shrubs. They provide abundant summer blooms
and vivid fall foliage while requiring minimum maintenance. Bloom
colors range from red and pink to lavender and white.
Crape Myrtles range in height from 3
feet to more than 20 feet tall. They do best planted in full sun.
Prepare the soil with organic material such as Calloway's Landscape
Mix and dig the hole just as deep as the container and twice as wide.
Water well after planting and apply 2 to 3 inches of mulch to the
surface.
Hand water at least once a week for
the first year. Fertilize in early spring with a high nitrogen, lawn
type fertilizer to stimulate healthy, early season growth. Later in
early summer, switch to a flower promoting fertilizer such as
Calloway's Professional Crape Myrtle Food.
Prune Crape Myrtles to only remove the
seed heads or any branches which rub together. Do not "top"
them as it will destroy their natural shape and beauty. Know the space
requirements before planting, you do not want to try and control the
size of a Crape Myrtle by pruning.
There is no such thing as a perfect
plant and the Crape Myrtle is no exception. Crapes are susceptible to
Powdery Mildew and to aphids which will lead to Sooty Mold. We carry
both organic and synthetic solutions; choose whichever program best
suits your needs.
Increase the value of your landscape
and plant a Crape Myrtle. You will enjoy its beauty year round!
Timely Tip for June
Gardeners
Enjoy Summer Color
Note: This is a repeat of the 2007 tip, until we have the 2008 tip
available
Add instant color to your summer
gardens with a trip to Calloway's Nursery. From annuals to perennials
to shrubs to trees, color is found in blooms, foliage and even in the
plumes of ornamental grasses.
The distinct patterns of Caladium
leaves or textured foliage of Coleus adds interest to shady gardens.
The dazzling Daylily or drought-tolerant Lantana provides splashes of
blooms for full sun. Crape Myrtles are sending forth sprays of
blossoms and the Esperanza displays clusters of bell-shaped flowers.
Color abounds even in the heat of summer!
Remember to use Calloway's premium
soils at the time of planting and water well with a Root Stimulator
mixture. Also, add plenty of mulch to insure the best results from
your summer color plantings!
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