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COMMUNITY NEWS | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | APRIL 2015 | 53 Spring Landscaping Beautiful landscaping creates impressive curb appeal for property owners and residents. Although much of the landscape has been dormant through the winter season, grasses and trees are still very much alive and need a helping hand. Below are a few things that you can do in early spring to help create a beautiful spring landscape at your home: Lawns: The best way to control weeds is to control them before you see them. Apply a pre-emergent now, and then follow with a post- emergent application in early to mid-spring to keep dandelions and other weeds at bay. Also, applying a slow-release fertilizer will give your landscape the right amount of nutrients at the right time. Trees and Shrubs: Early spring is a good time to prune trees because they are less stressed. Pruning gives trees a clean, fresh start on the season and promotes even growth Maintenance: Before new growth begins, the dead matter needs to be trimmed enabling new growth. After all dead matter has been removed from plants and flowerbeds; it is a good time to apply much to prevent weeds and keep soil moist. Softscaping: Spring is the best time of year for new plantings of trees, dormant grasses, flowers and shrubs. And Last But Not Least, Irrigation: Leaks may have developed over the winter due to temperature changes and swollen or clogged pipes. It's recommended to check all your sprinklers and irrigation systems for efficient usage. We hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Operations Department at (951) 769-6644.

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