Lasater Ranch Subdivision

There will be a new subdivision going up that is adjacent to our neighborhood.  The general location is "North of Basswood Blvd, east of FM 156/Blue Mound Road, south of the Villages of Chisholm Ridge Addition and Fossil Creek, and west of Fossil Creek.  The plans are for 324 Single-Family Detached Lots, 3 Commercial Lot, and 7 Private Open Space Lots."

Click on the map below to see the full size:

HOA Meeting

There will be a Quarterly HOA meeting on Monday, April 6 at 7:30 pm. This is an open meeting and homeowners are welcome to attend. It will be held at Irene's house which is located at 7428 Howling Coyote Ln in this subdivision.

Solid Waste Servcies At-A-Glance

Information from Fort Worth Code Compliance on the Solid Waste Services.  

You can report missed pickups within 24 hours after your pick up day.  

Their contact is 817-392-1234

or visit fortworthtexas.gov/solidwaste/.

Motion Censored Lights

It was suggested to the board that we wave the fee for home improvement applications, specifically for motion sensored lights on the front of the garage, to help improve security in the neighborhood.  We've reviewed this request and think it's a great idea.  The ACC Request Form can be found on the Forms page HERE.  From now until the end of February, applications can be submitted for lights on the front of the garage with no fee. The lights can be motion censored or non-motion censored.  No other improvements can be added to the form if you want the fee waved.  The installation can happen after this timeline but the application will have to be submitted before February 28.  After March 1, the application fee will be required for this type of improvement.

Look for ideas?  Here are some censored light ideas:

 

3/30/2015 Update - There is a type-o correction with sensor versus censored.  This post is about motion sensor lights, of course, and not about lights that censor your motion.  :)  We apologize for any confusion.

Annual Meeting 2014

Our annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17 at 6:00 PM at 7421 Howling Coyote Ln.  Please bring your own chairs.  Please attend!

The 4-1-1 on Texas Turfs

Maintaining a healthy green yard can be tricky in Texas, however, there are several resources available online to help take the guess work out if it.  Dead zones are not going to spring back to life without some intervention and not one type of grass is going to work for all neighborhoods. 

Below are links to help provide more information on the types of grasses used in warm weather states.  Each one has their pros and cons - for example some are better for the shade while others are better in high traffic areas.  Selecting the right type of grass for your home is only the start - regular maintenance such as spot treating and reseeding will also help continue to keep your yard looking healthy and green.

"Turf Answers For You" (AggieTurf, Texas A&M)

"Building a Lawn Worthy of the North Texas Heat"  (SMU, June 25, 2012)

"Warm Season Grasses" (american-lawns.com)

"Best Lawn Grass Seed for Texas" (Outsidepride.com)

Tips for Planting New Trees

Need help watering your new tree?

An irrigation bag may be the solution you're looking for!

If you are replacing a dead or missing tree then an irrigation bag might be helpful to you.  This is one solution for watering your tree until the roots build up enough to support itself.  Regular watering is important and it's not enough to leave it to the sprinkler systems.  New trees need to be watered once or twice every day for the first few months.  However, with an irrigation bag, watering is reduced to once or twice per week! 

When you purchase your tree, check to see if there is a replacement policy or guarantee - this will be helpful in the event that the tree doesn't make it and will need to be replaced again.  If you purchase your tree from a tree farm, they can also provide helpful tips to maintain a healthy tree.