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Get With the Spring Spirit! March 20, 2025 is the spring equinox and the rst day of spring! It's not too late to put new plants in the ground or in pots. Just remember to check the size of the mature plant to provide enough space before putting new plants in the ground. Also, when selecting new plants, remember there are two types: annual plants and perennial plants. An annual plant will last only one season and then dies. A perennial plant will last a lot longer - perhaps a few years. Drought-tolerant plants will last the longest because the plants need less water. Looking for a New Perennial Shrub? Consider Cape Plumbago e White Cape Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata 'Alba') from South Africa can be an informal hedge, a medium size rounded bush, and can also be a ground cover. ere are also blue and purple ower varieties. All varieties thrive in the hot sunny Hemet climate. Plumbago is cold-hardy and evergreen to around 30°F. e top may die back if it gets colder, but it is root-hardy to 10°F. Be sure to plant it where it will receive either dappled shade or aernoon shade during the summer. Do note that all parts (bark, foliage, fruit, pollen, roots, sap, seeds) of plumbago are toxic. Don't plant it where kids or pets can get at it. It can irritate your skin and eyes and is harmful if ingested. Help Us Find What Needs Fixing Our community is now over 20 years old - which means repairs are becoming more common. Something to look for is the upliing of concrete along walkways due to ground roots and excessive water. If you see a portion of walkway that is liing above the rest, please report it to e Lodge so that the problem can be quickly addressed. We want to keep our walkways as safe as possible! 6 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | MARCH 2025 | Landscape Committee As we anticipate the beginning of another wonderful spring season, it's a great time to appreciate the beautiful community in which we live. From the Lodge, pool, exercise building, and recreation facilities to the well-maintained streets and beautiful landscaping, we truly have a lot to be thankful for and proud of. However, the physical beauty and great condition of our community didn't just happen on its' own. A motivated and engaged HOA Board, excellent management team and tireless volunteer resident committees all work together to ensure that our community remains a great place to live while also remaining nancially strong and scally responsible. e Facilities Committee is a key part of that process. e committee conducts monthly inspections, and evaluates the need for repairs, maintenance, and replacement of items (big and small), as may be necessary and prudent. Along with management sta, the committee then makes appropriate recommendations to the HOA Board for their review as the elected decision-making body. Recently, some signicant major completed projects include: 1) Installation of six new HVAC units for the Lodge; 2) Street repairs (asphalt overlay with some "remove and replace") in the eastern "Invitationals" area 3) Weight room layout reorganization/ equipment upgrades; 4) Refurbishing of e Lodge front fountains. Some projects currently planned for this year include carpet replacement in the Ballroom (with community input), additional street repairs in a neighborhood to be determined and potentially the resurfacing of the tennis court. Finally, it's important to restate that resident input is always valued and appreciated as our community will always be better o with an active and engaged community. Residents are encouraged to complete a Resident Communication Form available at the Lodge front desk if you would like the committee to consider any facilities related issues. Facilities Committee