TRASH PICKUP DAYS FOR CRYSTAL CREEK COMMUNITY!

Trash Pickup Days are:

Tuesdays: GARBAGE
Wednesdays: YARD TRASH
Fridays: RECYCLE

Please help us on trash day by making sure your garbage can lid is secure,
additional trash that is bagged is tied securely, cardboard boxes are broken down. Your trash on pick up day will not be collected if it is not prepared properly!

For more details about each trash type and our city requirements, go to our website section called "Crystal Creek Community Tips" and select "Trash 101".


Ask Dewey ~

Were you aware if you had a question you wanted to ask Dewey about your lawn that you could?

Go to the Online Contacts tab.

Type in your name.
Type in your email address.
Type in subject.
Pick a category - for asking Dewey you would pick 'Get Lawn Advice from Dewey'
Type in your message.
Click the box that says 'send yourself a copy' if you want a copy of the message you have sent.
Type in the CAPTCHA symbols/letters (this is to prevent spam).
Hit 'send email' and you are done.

Dewey will get the email message and he can send you an email response!
It is that easy.


St. John's Water Management Watering Rules Updated!

Effective March 14, 2010 the Watering Rules have Changed!

Landscape Irrigation restrictions are as follows:

Wednesday and Saturday for residential landscape irrigation at addresses that end in ODD NUMBERS or have no address.

Thursday and Sunday for residential landscape irrigation at addresses that end in an EVEN NUMBER.

Tuesday and Friday for non-residential landscape irrigation.

No landscape watering is allowed between 10 am and 4 pm any day, and no more than one hour is allowed per irrigation zone on each day irrigation occurs.

The restrictions apply to water withdrawn from ground or surface water, private well or pump, or from a public or private water utility.

Thank you!


Dewey's Kick in the Grass Remedy!!

This is a tonic that I use on my grass in between my regular Scotts feedings. I call it “KICK IN THE GRASS”!

KICK IN THE GRASS RECEIPE:
• I can of Beer (use Regular Beer – not Light)
• 1 cup of Antiseptic mouthwash
• 1 cup of liquid dish soap with lemon
• 1 cup of ammonia
• ½ cup of Epson salts

Mix these ingredients together in a large container, and then poor the mixture into your 20 gallon hose-end sprayer. Apply liberally to the point of run-off; wait 2 weeks, then apply again.

Dewey


Lawn Tips from Dewey!

Most of the homes in Crystal Creek have St. Augustinegrass/Floratam.

Note: Be sure to check all lawn care products to be sure they are safe to use with floratam grasses. I’ve found that Scotts Bonus S Weed and Feed is Safe for St. Augustinegrass/Floratam.

YOUR GRASS IS READY FOR IT'S LATE SPRING FEEDING.

Apply Scotts®® Southern Turf Builder®® to help thicken your lawn. However, if fire ants are a bigger issue, then we recommend applying Scotts Turf Builder with Fire Ant Killer which will feed your lawn and control fire ants at the same time.

If you are having problems with Fire Ants and weeds use Bonus S MAX instead of above.

Also at same time Put down by Spectracide, Triazicide, insect killer concentrate that will kill 130 pest including Fleas, Ants, grubs, Aphids, Chinch bugs, Beetles and etc. Put down granulated in bags of 5000 or 10000 square foot coverage.

YOUR GRASS IS READY FOR IT'S LATE SUMMER FEEDING.

A thick healthy lawn is the best way to combat problems. A well-maintained lawn is better suited to withstand stress from heat, insects and foot traffic. And, a thicker lawn will grow deeper roots, help prevent weeds, aid in water retention and reduce runoff. Be sure you are giving your lawn the care it needs, including regular feedings

Make sure you have 6 to 8 weeks between feedings:

Scotts®® Turf Builder®® with SummerGuard®® kills lawn-damaging insects and strengthens your lawn against heat and drought.
• Kills lawn-damaging and nuisance insects——fast.
• Feeds and strengthens your lawn against heat, drought, and wear and tear.

WHEN TO APPLY:
Put it down in summer from June through August when you first notice or suspect insect activity. Kills insects and feeds the lawn, making it strong enough to stand up to tough summer conditions like heat and drought.

Please see attachment below listing Dewey's Tips for the Year!

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