Tree Issues
We are having an increasing amount of infestation of fall web worm this late summer and have been treating trees in the common areas to prevent the spread of this pest and to keep the unsightly webs from 
taking over our trees.
The webs of these larvae look somewhat like cotton candy at the tips of the limbs and it will really look bad as these little chewers have a feast on the leaves. Most common host trees are persimmon, sweet gum, pecan, hickory and birch. They have also been seen it lately in sycamore.
There is also another chewing worm that is in several of the other species of trees.
If you have an infestation in your own trees, there is an injection that can be made into the trees to eliminate the problem and to help prevent the spread into other areas. The chemical is called Bidrin and it costs about $15.00 per unit. (One unit goes around the base of the tree about every “handspan.” Count the handspans at the flare near the ground and multiply by 15; that will be the approx. cost.)
If you would like to use the same arborist the Association is using, you may call Fred Morgan at Morgan Tree Service. The number is 756-9893.
Yard of the Month
Southwind Garden Club
Announces the Yard of the Month
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August 2010
Julie & Gary Sims
3421 Lake Pointe
Julie does her own gardening and you should see her backyard.
You will find her these days in the evenings watering her yard
trying to keep her flowers alive through this extreme heat.
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July 2010
Ann Fruitt
3225 Cheval Dr
Winderly
Ann does all her own yard work, you will find her outside pruning, trimming and planting and in the fall raking leaves every day, trying to keep her yard tidy.
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June 2010
Alan & Susan Graf
3609 Classic Drive South
Golf Carts on Southwind Streets
As a courtesy to residents and in concern for the safety of our residents, the Association would like to remind everyone that golf carts are not allowed to be driven on Southwind streets.
Serious injuries are likely in the event of a collision or roll-over. There have already been several near collisions involving golf carts which are being driven on the street. The majority of these incidents has involved unsupervised children who are driving agressively, often on the wrong side of the street.
Please help keep Southwind safe.
Trash Cans
As a Reminder…
On non-collection days, containers should be stored in such a manner so as that they cannot be seen from adjacent and surrounding properties. Please keep containers out of sight on non-collection days.
Resident Forum - September 14
In an effort to further improve communication and participation, we have established The Resident Forum which meets at the Club once a quarter.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6:30 pm on Tuesday September 14, 2010. Please join us at the TPC.
Don’t forget… the Annual Meetig will be in November. Watch for information on the date.
