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P IST NE newsOctober 2014 A Newsletter for the Homeowners of Pristine Place

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

P IST NE PLACE

PRESIDENTTed Westervelt914-447-4691

[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTBill Dyer650-9988

TREASURERCarol Prible

SECRETARYDenis Riley

835-3656

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

ASSOCIA GULF COAST3550 Buschwood Park Drive

Suite 150Tampa, Florida 33618

Phone (813) 963-6400Toll Free (877) 322-1560

Fax (813) 964-8582Community Manager

Jamie Bryanemail:[email protected]

Note: Please reportall damages, deed restriction

violations, etc. toProperty Management

Newsletter available online www.pristineplace.us

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email:[email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REPORTTed Westervelt, President, Pristine Place Board of Directors

PARKING: running must send a letter of intent in

by October 15,2014 to Associa Gulf We are asking for the residents to Coast 3550 Buschwood Park Drive, please not to park,drive over or on the Suite 150 Tampa, Florida 33618 medians in Pristine Place. We are also A t t : J a m i e B r y a n o r asking not to park on the grass between [email protected] road and the sidewalks, as well as

the sidewalks. There has been a lot of VOLUNTEERS:

broken sprinkler heads, broken lines, I know in this busy time for many along with a large section of broken residents it is hard but we are always sidewalk on St. Ives Blvd. this is looking for any amount of time costing our association a very big someone has to offer to volunteer your expense to repair. When these costs rise help with many of our different unfortunately our dues will rise to projects,events.the projects we due cover the expense. So we are asking for with our volunteers helps keep the your help in this matter. expenses down in turn keeps our dues

down.our events are for our children to

SINKHOLES: give them as many good memories as

we can, so if you can please contract There is a number of sinkholes going any of our board members and we will on at this time at Pristine Place, it is be then happy to place you with the very important for our residents and the right people.repair company to notify us before the

work is started so we can make Residents please remember to drive

arrangement for the front gate to be carefully throughout the community as

open for an even flow of traffic for our our schools are open, residents are

residents. So that we may monitor the walking and bicycling. Halloween is

for the work that no damage and to keep also coming

disruption to your neighbors as little as As President I would like to let the possible. residents know that I will be at the

clubhouse every Wednesday from 6P M

ELECTIONS: to 8PM to assist residents with any

suggestions they might have or to just The upcoming elections will be held on talk, please feel free to stop by.our November board of directors

meeting,anyone who is interested in

AT A GLANCE...

P IST NE PLACECOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

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ADOPT A ROADOPEN

OPEN

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROLCarl Pletcher 293-3234

BAR CODES, CLUBHOUSE CARDS & FOBSDoris Perez

CERTDenis Riley 835-3656

CLUBHOUSETed Westervelt 556-5413

Reservations : Ted Westervelt 914-447-4691

(10:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F Only) [email protected]

CRIMEWATCHSteve Katz 428-7387

Pete Maggiore 688-6569

DECORATINGBonnie Maier 686-0752

GATESTed Westervelt 556-5413

LIBRARYLinda Knechtges 686-8534

[email protected]

[email protected]

SOCIAL EVENTSBonnie Maier 686-0752

WELCOMEBill Dyer 650-9988

683-9853

Hours to be purchased at the clubhouse Monday

from10AM to 2PM,Wednesday from 5PM to 8PM

and Saturday from 10AM to 2PM.

ARTICLE PAGE

BOD Report Front Page

Clubhouse 4

Your Vote... 5

Halloween Party 6

Calendar 7

Birthdays & Anniversaries 8

CERT 10

Teen Services 10

For Sale 12

Crime Watch 12

Haunted Trail 13

ACC 14

Green Thumb 16 & 17

Pristine Place HOA 17

2015 Directory 18

By The Way 11

HOA Email Sign Up 11

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CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEETony Rizzo

Projects completed at the

clubhouse

1. New Slide installed on

Children's play set.

New Treadmill delivery has

been delayed because of a mix up at Life Fitness, they

sent a recumbent bicycle instead...

GYM

Just a reminder when using gym equipment, please

wipe it down after use, it only takes a few seconds.

Also, lower and unplug the tread mill on the men's

room side facing the pool. It has a big enough sign on it.

As always, the clubhouse committee encourages

community members to submit suggestions to

improve our clubhouse.

Please contact Tony Rizzo @ 352-200-8734 e-mail @

[email protected]

Clubhouse Rentals & Chair Rentals, Contact Ted

Westervelt @ 352-556-5413

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YOUR VOTE IS YOUR

COMMUNITY’S FUTURE……

The Association is once again coming to you, its members, with proposed changes to the documents that

control your community. A Membership Meeting has been called for November 20, 2014, so please add that meeting to your calendar. As promised, we want to make sure you have full knowledge of what those proposed changes are. Our objective is to maintain aesthetic quality and property values of the homes to make Pristine Place the luxury community it is meant to be. Here is a summary for your review:

· Article VII, Section 7 of the Declarations – Parking Restrictions. The DAC (Documents Advisory Committee) recommends changes to clarify the current documents to read more specifically concerning parking of commercial and private passenger vehicles, as well as other types of transport on all lots and commons areas.

· Article VIII, Section 2 of the Declarations – Enforcement. The DAC recommends changing the fining limits from $200 to $100 per violation per day, not to exceed $1000 in 30 days, with addit ional $1000 per subsequent 30 days period up to and not to exceed $5000.

· Article VII, Section 12 of the Declarations – Exterior Antennas, Cable Reception Dishes. The DAC recommends rewording to comply with the current FCC Rules.

· Article VII, Section 17 of the Declarations – Sodding. The DAC recommends requiring sod to be installed upon completion of construction of the dwelling on the entire lot.

· Article VII, Section 22 of the Declarations – Use Restrictions. The DAC recommends redefining fencing location, and a description of permitted chain link fences.

· Article VII, Section 24 of the Declarations – Decks and Above the Ground Pools. The DAC recommends adding: No decks or above the ground pools are permitted.

Again, this is a brief summary, not the official wording. You wi ll be receiving a mailing approximately 14 days prior to the November meeting that will include the proxy for voting along with a copy of the final wording of each amendment and two Resolutions that the BOD will be considering for a vote at the annual meeting. In the meantime, we ask that you review these proposals thoroughly. It is extremely important that you are completely informed and that you vote.

MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD…VOTE!!!!

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YOUR VOTE IS YOUR

COMMUNITY'S FUTURE……

Inputs, Comments, Questions & AdsEmail to [email protected]

or call 352-688-5203

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COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Board of Directors usually meet on the THIRD Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the clubhouse. The agenda for the Board of Directors meeting will be posted 48 hours in advance.

The Architectural Review Committee meets the SECOND Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at the clubhouse.

CrimeWatch meets on the LAST Thursday of the month at 7 pm at the clubhouse. Contact Steve Katz at 428-7387.

Clubhouse Committee meets on the SECOND Monday of each month at 11 am. Contact Ted Westervelt at 556-5413

CERT meets on the FIRST Monday of the month at 7 pm at the clubhouse. Contact Denis Riley at 835-3656.

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Exercise 10 amAqua Aerobics 10:30 am

Mexican Train: If you want to join the fun playing Mexican Train, every Tuesday at 9:30 am, contact Rosalie Montemagno at 200-6481

Aqua Aerobics: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 am contact Rosalie Montemagno at 200-6481

Low Impact Exercise: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 am contact Gaile Dyer at 683-2678

Social Events: Contact Bonnie Maier at 686-0752

Exercise 10 amAqua Aerobics 10:30 amACC 7pm



Crime Watch 7 pm

BOD Meeting 7 pmExercise 10 amAqua Aerobics 10:30 am

Mexican Train 9:30 am

Mexican Train 9:30 am Exercise 10 amAqua Aerobics 10:30 am


Exercise 10 amAqua Aerobics 10:30 amClubhouse Comm. 11 am


Craft Club: Every Thursday at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm contact Barbara Jordanat 232-6580


Craft Club 10:30 am

Craft Club 10:30 am


Craft Club 10:30 am

Craft Club 10:30 am


Exercise 10 amAqua Aerobics 10:30 amCERT 7pm


Craft Club 10:30 am



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Please forgive us if there are any errors in names or dates, it is not intentional. Please contact Bill Dyer to correct this error for future issues.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * *Anniversaries

Birthdays

10/1 Michael & Michele Cacioppo 10/11 CK & Dana Highsmith 10/22 Kenneth & Andrea Jones10/1 Rob & Lauren Jolly 10/13 Chuck & Diane Pfisterer 10/24 Dave & Sherry Brown10/3 Mike & Janice Krnjaich 10/14 Brett & Mary Bennett 10/24 Patrick & Krista McCarthy10/5 Chris & Jaime Longo 10/15 Bill & Sue Noble 10/25 David & Louise Peterson10/7 William & Angelita Marulanda 10/15 Mike & Diane Sellers 10/26 Sergio & Delfina Cardoza10/8 Allen & Lindsay Blevens 10/16 John DiPilla & Janice Bulla 10/26 Jack & Jean Miller10/9 Joseph & Carol Flood 10/16 Carl & Lori Talley 10/26 Fred & Linda Plunk10/9 Steve & Karen Swicord 10/17 Bill & Joann Custodio 10/26 Nick & Linda Stanko10/10 Gavin & Lana Stebbins 10/17 John & Tracy Daly 10/28 Bill & Terri Hytree10/11 Nick & Cindy Baratta 10/20 Keith & Beverly Forrest 10/31 Ben & Sandy Zodikoff

10/1 Mercedes Burns 10/10 Kevin Ciccone 10/17 Kyle Cornelius 10/26 Megan Hansen

10/1 Donald Cummings 10/11 Don Stantz 10/17 Marian Snyder 10/26 Gaby Martinez

10/1 Sienna Nardi 10/11 Michael Kokocha (Boyer) 10/18 TD Langley 10/27 Bob Coyle

10/2 Anna Andersen 10/11 Rachael Mirabella 10/18 Russell Martocci 10/27 Rose Padula

10/3 Len Cohen 10/12 Rosa Terrone 10/18 Dana Highsmith 10/27 Sue Undestad

10/3 Pam Rasmussen 10/12 Alice Yoho 10/18 Kimmarie Lopez 10/27 Alyssa Daerr

10/3 Curtis Jr Andrews 10/13 Glenn Jordan 10/18 Andi Di Paulo 10/27 Jason DeBello

10/3 Kimberly D'Ambrosia 10/13 Jennifer Cook 10/18 Pauline Meadows 10/28 Linda Campo

10/3 Kaitlyn Roby 10/13 Juan Carlos Espinosa 10/19 Barry Earnst 10/28 Diane Farrell

10/4 Robert Jackson 10/13 Tyler Di Paulo 10/19 Elyzian Marulanda 10/28 Heather Gray

10/5 Jeff Pfent 10/14 Wendy McCane 10/20 Stephen Cracchiolo 10/28 Joy Ray

10/5 Joseph Carlino 10/15 Jeff Lee 10/20 Katy Valiquette 10/29 Wayne Denslow

10/6 Nick Baratta 10/15 Marie Incarnato 10/22 Joseph Flood 10/29 Larry Johnson

10/6 Linda Howland 10/15 Billie Smolenaars 10/22 Denene Fenton 10/29 Bruce Raber

10/6 Tracy Augugliaro 10/15 Kiley Bierwiler 10/23 Eddie Lindsay 10/29 Tammy Brinker

10/6 Marina Augugliaro 10/15 Bella-Rose Colleran 10/23 Keith Martin 10/29 Kathy Hill

10/7 Robert Guarino Jr 10/16 Sandra Reaves-Bey 10/24 Greg Fenton 10/29 Suzanne Lally

10/8 Darinka Lienau, Sr 10/16 Larry Stellato 10/24 Edgar Jovellanos 10/29 Allison Earl

10/9 Willy Foster 10/16 Grace Bennett 10/25 John Johnson 10/30 Syed Hasan

10/9 Gary Peters 10/17 Dick Elliott 10/25 Joe Salerno 10/30 Joanne Uzzo

10/9 Chuck Pfisterer 10/17 Teresa Goodwin 10/25 Carl Talley 10/31 John Arendt

10/9 Virginia Boyer 10/17 Cindy Vallaro 10/25 Courtney McCane 10/31 Jenna Undestad

10/10 Rob Jolly 10/17 Christopher Long 10/26 Tom Farrell 10/31 Kayla Anderson

10/10 Stacy Meucci 10/17 Chris Conrad 10/26 Bob Kearley 10/31 Anthony Kanaris

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Qualifications: Physician, Dentist, Nurse Practitioner,

Physicians Assistant, or Pharmacist who holds current

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Location: Pristine Place Club House

What is a Closed Point of Dispensing:

Closed Points of Dispensing (POD) is a mechanism for

distribution of medicine and medical supplies to healthy

people in the area of risk during a large-scale public

health emergency. Medicines and/or other health-

protecting supplies will be dispensed from a centralized

location. Closed PODs are limited to a predetermined

group of people. This POD will be

open to only Pristine Place residents

Duties:

Evaluate contraindications to prophylaxis or vaccine for

clients requiring medical screening.

Approve or decline prophylaxis or vaccination; note

decision on appropriate form.

Hours:

4-6 hours a day during a large-scale public health

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352-835-3656 or [email protected]

COMMUNITYEMERGENCYRESPONSETEAMDenis Riley, Team Leader

TEENCOMMUNITY

SERVICESKim Whitaker

Name AgeService

Arianna Meucci 18 Babysitting, Dog Sitting

352-600-7446 & Dog Walking

Kimberly D’Ambrosia 17 Babysitting

352-684-5257

Hannah Majka 17 Watering/Caring for plants

352-688-2898

Molly Campbell 16 Dog Walking and

352-232-0927 Watering/Caring for plants

Danielle Daly 16 Babysitting *CPR Certified*

352-684-6243 Dog Walking

Sarah Majka 16 Dog Walking and

352-688-2898 Watering/Caring for plants

Sydney Jolly 15 Babysitting *Certified in

352-688-2853 CPR, First Aid & AED*

Paige Pfent 14 Babysitting (Certified in

352-556-3076 CPR, First-Aid & AED) and Dog Walking

Brittany Wey 14 Babysitting, Dog Walking, 352-600-8510 Dog Washing (has her own tub),

Caring for plants & weeding

Any Pristine Place teen interested in providing services which include babysitting, dog walking, weed pulling, lawn care, etc. please contact Kim Whitaker at 352-688-2898 to have your name and number listed in the bulletin.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting

Thursday, October 16

7:00 pm

at the Clubhouse

We ah yT .y ..BIf you are having problems with your Access Control Device at the front gate. Please call Doris Perez at 683-9853

Pristine Place HOAE-Mail Sign Up Information

The Homeowners Association is in the process of launching a community e-mail notification system. The service will be used to notify residents of events that have community wide impact. Some potential messages will be notifying residents of extended gate outages, acts of vandalism, criminal activity, upcoming elections and other items of community interest. Today many residents use the internet, smart phones or I-pads for receiving news.

To subscribe: go to Pristine Place web site: www.pristineplace.us and click on the e-mail sign up link. If the link is not present, please refresh your browser or click on the home oval. Complete the sign up form. You will receive another message in your e-mail asking you to verify that it is you signing on. This is another security layer. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link on community e-mail notifications.

FAQ: The list is not sold. It is not intended for two way messages, outgoing only. The service is free no cost to the residents.

Questions may be directed to John Arendt 352-666-9457 or [email protected]

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Sterling Spinet Piano, walnut color

asking $250.00 or Best Offer

Call Joe at 352-346-6130

Frigidaire Gallery Stainless Finish Refrigerator - 26 cu.ft frost proof side by side refrigerator & freezer. Runs like new, no scratches, dents. Comes with new filter in box.

Asking $699

Call or Text 352-232-2542 or Email for pictures: [email protected]

Brand New 3 Tier Fountain Pump w/3 super bright LED lights. Installation available.

Asking $89

Call/Text 352-232-2542 or Email for pictures: [email protected]

Complete MOEN Faucet w/ Stainless Steel Dual sink - $195 - 33L x 22W x 6, Faucet is all in one Stream/Spray button on head with 24" extending head.

Asking $195

Call/Text 352-232-2542 or Email for pictures: [email protected]

FOR SALEAll For Sale items run for 2 issues. If any item remains unsold after that period, email [email protected] before the 10th of the month. Please email if your item sells before the second month listing comes out in order to make room for other ads. There is no charge to Pristine Place residents for ads. When sending email specify For Sale Item in the subject line.

Keep in mind that when you call 911 from your cell phone, chances are very likely that the dispatcher you are speaking with will NOT no your location.

However, when you call from a "landline phone" they will. When you speak with the dispatcher speak clearly and slowly so they can quickly process your call.

If you need to call the Hernando County Sheriff in a NON-EMERGENCY the phone number is 754-6830. Of course in an emergency the number is 911.

We are always looking for a few additional new crime watch team members. Please feel free to join us at our October meeting to find out what we are all about or call me at 352-428-7387 and I will be happy to spend time speaking with you.

We continue to take your reservations for painting house numbers on the curb in front of your home. The cost is only $15.00 and the value could prove to be priceless . Call. Me to make. Your reservation.

If you will be having a Halloween Party this year, please call me. We can place your name on our list of homes having a party. This will allow us to let your party enter the front gate in a timely manner. If you are not planning to participate in handing out Halloween candy this year, please simply keep your outside house lights off. Enjoy the night!

Be safe out there.

Steve Katz

President

CRIMEWATCHSteve Katz, Director

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replacement. Remember to check for county requirements to replace trees.

5. Flag pole request advise us of the location, height and lighting you intend to use.

6. Changes to driveways or walks need drawings or diagrams.

7. Pool, lanai, screenings and spa need drawings and color Application Processcharts.

Applications for improvements to the exterior of a home or 8. Gutters need color and style, including downspout its grounds must be submitted to the ACC for review and locations.approval, as provided for in the community documents or 9. Att ic fans need drawing of the locat ion.covenants.

10. Garage door or garage door screens need color and photo ACC applications are available in the lobby of the Pristine of door/or screening choice.Place Clubhouse. Applications must be completed in full

11. Irrigation wells need drawing of location in relation to and accompanied by samples of materials to be use, i.e., your yard/house.color chips and/or drawing(s) of the project.12. Curbing need color and style along with drawings.

Applications may be submitted anytime up to the start of the 13. Satellite dish must be mounted on rear or side of house.regularly scheduled monthly meeting, by placing them in

14. Skylights or solar panels including pool heater need the mailbox labeled ACC in the lobby of the Pristine Place location, drawings, color.Clubhouse or handed to any ACC member. Remember the 15. Water softener needs location where it will be installed.ACC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00

p.m. Any application received after the start of the meeting 16. POD's need approval.will be reviewed at the next monthly meeting.

Please remember to return the building permit once the job is completed to the club house ACC box.If approved, the ACC will issue a Pristine Place Building

Permit. This permit is to be posted where it is clearly visible from the street. If a Hernando County Permit is required, Thank you for your continued adherence to our rules and posting of the ACC Permit can be near to it. The ACC regulations.Permit must be completed and returned to the ACC within three (3) days following the completion of the approved work. This is done by placing the ACC Permit in the ACC mailbox in the club house or returning it to any member of the ACC. All completed approved work is subject to inspection by a member of the ACC.

Work must start within 60 days following the issuance of an ACC Permit. Work should be completed within 90 days of the issuance of a Permit. New home and major additions are not subject to the completion requirement. If work is not started or completed during these periods, a one time extension of 45 days may be requested in writing. If work is not completed during these periods an extension is not granted, the Permit is void and a new application must be submitted.

Examples Requiring ACC Approval and Necessary Paper Work Required:

Please remember we need the following information submi t t ed wi th your change r eques t fo rm:

1. Any exterior painting must follow the "Procedure for Selecting and Approval of Home Paint Colors." Get the paint book from the "chair" or the "recorder". Also, paint colors are on the Pr is t ine Place web s i te .

2. Pavers or painting of driveway needs samples/or color charts of the pavers and or color charts of the paint color attached to the request.

3. Fencing or landscaping needs drawings or diagrams attached to the request.

4. Tree removal, advise us of what you intend to use as a

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL

COMMITTEECarl Pletcher

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THE GREEN THUMBKen Thomas

Hernando County Master Gardner

should you do?

Preparing the lawn. October is the ideal time to sow a cool-season grass such as rye — it needs an opportunity to germinate and develop a good root system before freezing temperatures arrive.

This autumn, be inspired by the The best time to control winter weeds in lawns is before beauty of nature. With the weather cooling a bit, it’s t h e y a p p e a r .time to change out the blooms in your flowerbeds and Pre-emergent herbicides must be applied when nighttime containers. Plant alyssum, calendula, dianthus, temps are 55°F-60°F for 4-5 days to be effectivefoxglove, geranium, marigold, pansy, petunia, and

It's also the right time to fertilize turf grasses, preferably snapdragons. Fertilize and water to help your new with slow-release, all-natural fertilizer (15-0-15 or 12-2-plantings become established and they will begin to 12). When given adequate nutrients, turf grasses have the bloom their heads off. Also, now is the time to plant ability to store food in the form of carbohydrates during the showy shrubs. Yesterday-today-and-tomorrow, red winter months. That will mean a better-looking lawn come powder puff, thryallis, firebush, and yellow shrimp spring. plant are good choices.Maintain the landscape. This is the time to tidy up a bit, With the days growing shorter, our lawns will slow their removing unsightly foliage, dried stems and similar debris. growth and, if you didn’t do it in September, make sure It's also a good time to fluff your mulch with a steel rake to to give your lawn the last fertilization of the year. Most allow water to penetrate deep into the subsoil. While you're of the lawns in Florida would benefit from a 15-0-15 or messing around with the landscape, you can also fill it out 12-2-12 fertilizer with slow release nitrogen and use no with new plants. Trees, shrubs and various perennials more than six pounds per 1,000 square feet of lawn. especially those that give seasonal color such as mums,

If it is too warm, with temperatures over 85 degrees, do asters and pansies — are some good options. A note of not apply an herbicide for lawn weed control. Applying caution: Resist the urge to prune, because the tender new the herbicide will kill your lawn. To control broad leaf growth that would result may not have a chance to harden weeds in St. Augustine (Floratam) lawns use Atrazine off sufficiently before cold weather arrives, and that can based products. Do not use Atrazine based products on lead to damage. Bahia lawns, as this will severely damage the lawn. To

Ready your container plants. Believe it or not, the most control broad leaf weeds in Bahia lawns use Weed-B-overlooked group of plants this time of year is container Gon or Trimec Southern. Do not use these products on plants, and there are plenty of things to consider with St. Augustine lawns. To control sedges use either respect to their care: Manage or Image as both products can be used on all of

our lawns. To control grassy weeds such as crabgrass, it Annuals. By definition, these plants only last a year, but is best to prevent them from germinating by making there are ways to extend their lives. You can, for example, herbicide applications in January. As with all chemicals, take cuttings of various annuals and root the in either water read the entire label before applying and follow the or a potting medium such as vermiculite, perlite or soil-less directions completely. Be safe! potting mix. Just remember to strip all but the top few

leaves off the stem, keep the potting medium moist at all Fall is also the time to refresh our mulch. Mulch times and keep plants out of direct sunlight. Within a few conserves soil moisture, moderates soil temperature, weeks the plants should develop a dense mass of roots, at reduces competition from weeds, and keeps mowers which point you can pot them up and grow them as and string line trimmers away from the stems of plants. houseplants. This doesn't work with all annuals, but it's fun Mulch should be two to three inches deep. Do not think to experiment. that the more mulch the better because if mulch builds

up or is applied too deeply it can prevent the movement Tropical plants. Many of them, including palms and of water and oxygen into the soil. Choose mulch that is bananas, make excellent houseplants throughout the plant based. Good mulching material includes winter months. A good move now is to make room for all melaleuca, pine bark, pine straw, eucalyptus, oak leaves, your tropical plants indoors, because this is also the time of and grass clippings if not treated with herbicides. Avoid year when sudden drops in temperature can come cypress mulch. Make sure to leave a two inch gap seemingly out of nowhere. Woody tropicals such as between the mulch and the plant stems. plumeria and citrus can easily be overwintered indoors —

or in the garage, as long as the temperature doesn't drop As summer shifts into autumn, you'll need to change below freezing. your gardening practices to get your landscape ready

for the weather ahead. But when do you start? And what Perennials. Consider transplanting perennials from their con’t. on page 17

containers directly into the landscape. Carefully surfaces with a light coating or oil; rub wooden tool remove them from their pots, trim their roots a bit to handles with boiled linseed oil; and sharpen everything stimulate the growth of new feeder roots, stick them in that needs it with a proper file. the ground and trim their top growth a little. October’s Landscaping TipsHerbs. They tend to look pretty shabby toward the end • Adjust irrigation based on rainfall.of summer, so either harvest and dry them or consider

• Deadhead flowers to encourage new bloomsmoving them indoors. Generally, though, herbs don't do • Monitor the garden for insects and disease.very well inside unless they get a lot of natural or

fluorescent light. (The same goes for most succulents, • Plant trees, shrubs, and perennials and water until though cacti seem to fair best among them.) established.Speaking of herbs, they are mainly used to season,

• Mow lawns at recommended heights: St. Augustine & enrich, or otherwise improve the taste or smell of foods. Bahia:3-4”Many herbs are also colorful and have interesting Centipede: 1.5-2.0” textures.

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become weedy if left unchecked. 10/22/2014 Cold Hardy AnnualsSome of the easiest to grow are rosemary, basil, oregano, 10/28/2014 Rain Barrel Workshopmint, and thyme. Once established, a rosemary plant

Call the University of Florida's Hernando County will produce fragrant leaves for years. Basil is perfect

Extension Office at 352 754-4433 for times and locations for containers or in the garden bed. Oregano is a

of these free courses. perennial that comes in two types—Mexican and

Happy Gardening!European. Both can be grown from cuttings. Mint is a perennial that spreads like wildfire, so consider keeping it confined to containers. Thyme works well in rock gardens, or looks good cascading over the edge of containers.

Plant now. Even though temperatures are still warm, begin planting for the cooler months ahead. Dianthus, petunia, and pansy are good annuals for the fall garden. Plant agapanthus, rain lily, and many varieties of lily now for blooms next spring or summer. Add organic matter to the planting bed for best results. Plant crops now that will grow and produce throughout the winter months. This includes beet, Brussels sprout, carrot, and onion.

Keep the birds coming. When you invite birds into your yard by feeding them, they do a fantastic job of keeping the insect population in check, which means you don't have to spray or dust as often to control pests.

Don't forget the garden equipment. Take time to clean your garden equipment storage area, tossing old chemicals — responsibly of course — and taking note of what you'll need to replenish before next spring. A number of gardening products have a shelf life and may lose their effectiveness over time or if they get too hot or too cold. That's particularly true of botanical insecticides such as BT and beneficial fungi. And of course you should tend to your tools. Rub metal tool

Community Association Manager Introduction

Jamie Bryan is a graduate of the University at Albany in New

York with a dual Bachelors Degree in Women's Studies and

Sociology, with a minor in Political Science. Jamie is a

Licensed Community Association Manager with over six years

of experience in the Property Management industry. She

possesses excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and

strong interpersonal abilities, which have contributed to the

overall success of each community she manages. Jamie has

experience in Homeowner's Associations, Condominium

Associations, Timeshares and Cooperative Management. She

has experienced the management of communities as small as 16

homes up to larger communities of over 2,000 homes. She is

looking forward to bringing her experience and expertise to the

Pristine Place Homeowner's Association. Jamie will be on

site in the Community Clubhouse every Thursday, for any

homeowners that want to stop by and welcome her.

PRISTINE PLACE HOAJamie Bryan

Associa Gulf CoastCommunity Manager

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