Following the rules and being safe doesn’t mean you can’t have fun, when you play smart and think before you act, everybody can enjoy a day at the pool without problems.

Here is a refresher on our Pool Rules:

General

1. ALL PERSONS USING THE LINWOOD FARMS COMMUNITY POOL DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. The Association and its agents are not responsible for accidents and/or injuries.
2. Use of the pool is only permitted during operating hours . * NO ONE UNDER 18 ALLOWED AFTER 10 PM.
3. The pool is for the use of Linwood Farms residents in good standing with the HOA. * Unpaid Residents cannot be guests of paid residents.
4. Children 14 and above are permitted to swim unaccompanied. (PARENTAL DECISION).
5 Children 13 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a parent or responsible party16 or older.
6. All persons must shower before entering the pool .
7. Only bathing suits may be worn in the pool. No cut-offs or street clothes shall be worn in the pool. *Clean T-shirts may be worn as cover-ups over bathing suits.
8. Diaper-age children must wear swim diapers at all times, (Violators will be responsible for the cleanup expense).

Guests

9. Each Homeowner in good standing with the HOA is permitted to host four (4) nonresident guests. The Association reserves the right to limit the number of guests at any time.
10. Residents are responsible for the conduct of their children and guests at all times.

Conduct

11. No diving is allowed, no foul language, running, or rough play.
12. No glass containers are permitted in the pool, on the pool deck and in the playground. .
13. No alcoholic beverages permitted in the pool, Pool deck or playground. Except with board approval.
14. Food and drinks are only permitted in areas equipped with tables and chairs and you must clean up immediately after eating.
15. Smoking is only permitted within the DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA
16. The use of skateboards, roller blades, scooters, etc. are never permitted in the pool or on the pool deck area
17. Bicycles are not permitted in the pool area (A bike rack is provided outside the pool gatehouse).

Miscellaneous

18. No one with cuts, infectious diseases, bandages, etc., shall be permitted in the pool.
19. No extension cords of any kind should be used on the pool deck.
20. PERSONAL MUSIC IS PERMITTED WHEN THE AUDIO DOES NOT DISTURB NEIGHBORS & OTHER POOL GUESTS.
21. The telephone is provided for emergency-use only.
22. During peak usage times, please limit the use of personal flotation devices and/or pool toys.
23. Chairs , Tables & chairs are available on a first-come basis. (No RESERVING chairs and tables.) Close umbrellas after use.
24. No pets of any kind.
25 SPECIAL EVENTS NEED TO BE APPROVED BY THE POOL COMMITTEE IN ADVANCE.

Enforcement

26 THE HOA BOARD, POOL COMMITTEE AND MOORESVILLE POLICE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ASK VIOLATORS TO LEAVE THE POOL. AREA RESIDENTS CAN CALL POLICE ON POOL PHONE WHEN APPROPRIATE. (911 IS STRICTLY FOR EMERGENCIES)
27. Anyone violating the pool rules may lose their privilege to utilize the pool up to 60 days per incident.

There are big name companies out there like Scotts Lawn Care and Chem Lawn and several others, that can be very expensive, but they do wonderful work. They have all the top lawn care tools and lawn supplies at their disposal. They use the best fertilizer on your lawn, and they will make sure that you have a true green lawn. However there are people who don’t really care, lawn services like these are simply overkill.

There are lots and lots of smaller lawn companies out there that will provide an equivalent level of home lawn care as the big guys, but may give you a lower rate without scrimping on materials or using low quality lawn products. A great way to locate some of these smaller home lawn care services is to ask your neighbors and friends, who they use for their lawn care. A company that provides great lawn care services, with a good reputation in the neighborhood, will be promoted widely by word of mouth.

Check out your friends and neighbors grass. Ask them if they are happy with lawn care business they are dealing with. Are they satisfied with the service? Are they well treated? Do they have that perfect lawn that you wish you had on your property?

With a bit of care, lawn services shouldn’t be that hard to find. Be careful though because sometimes, lower price can mean lower quality. Get a price quote for basic lawn care service, then get a separate quote for anything extra that you may want done. Do you want some landscaping? Is it extra for lawn fertilizing? Do they user top name products like Scotts fertilizer or do they use some generic turf builder?

What about grass seed? Do they use the best grass seeds available? A reputable lawn company will be able to give you the names and product labels of all their grass seed blends, fertilizers and pest control products.

What techniques do they use to improve the health of your soil and grass. This is an important part of any home lawn care program and not all companies provide these services. Some services you would want them to include are lawn seeding, overseeding, topdressing, lawn aeration, and hand weeding. Yes, believe it or not, some of this work still needs to be done by hand!

If they don’t provide these services, perhaps they can show you how to do them on your own. Believe it or not, you need to learn how to seed grass so that you end up with a beautiful green lawn. You don’t want to kill your grass after all.

I hope that you find these questions useful when you are choosing a home lawn care company. You know you can’t afford those top of the line lawn care tools, but they will have them for you. They will have the best lawn seeds, they will have the best fertilizers and they will help you grow beautiful, perfect grass and a beautiful, perfect lawn.

Author, Joe Rodriguez is a writer, actor, voiceover artist and internet entrepreneur and homeowner.

The Agenda for this years meeting is as follows:

• Welcome and Introduction of Board of Directors
• 2011 Accomplishments
• 2012 Goals and Priorities
• Nomination/Election of Board Members
• Question and Answer period
• Adjournment

Lost your Proxy and Nomination form? You can download them here: 2012-Proxy and Nomination Forms

2012 Pool Hours:
8am to 10 pm Sunday – Thursday
8am to 12 Midnight Friday – Saturday

2012 Pool Hours:
8am to 10 pm Sunday – Thursday
8am to 12 Midnight Friday – Saturday

Does Aerating Really Help My Lawn?

The answer is “yes”, if done properly. We will first talk about why aerating is beneficial, and then we will discuss how you can maximize the benefits of aeration.

Why Aerate My Lawn?

First, the primary reason to aerate your lawn is to promote the health of the soil under your lawn. A healthy lawn needs healthy soil underneath to supply adequate water and nutrients. Clay or sandy soils that are common in North Carolina tend to compact and limit the movement of these nutrients, or they allow them to wash right though. Aerating loosens the soil and allows new nutrients to enter the soil. High traffic areas that are prone to compacting are greatly benefited by these air pockets, which allow the ground to breath and allows the nutrients to spread evenly through the soil.

How to Aerate Properly?

There are two basic kinds of aerators; punch-core aerators, and spike aerators. Punch-core aerators are motorized with tube-like attachments that cut into the soil and remove apple core type chunks of soil from your lawn. This loosens the soil and provides all the benefits listed above. Spike aerators are less expensive and are typically pulled behind a riding lawn mower. However, spike aerators do not remove soil from the ground, but instead, they compact it further. It may have some benefit, though it does not provide the same benefit as a punch-core aerator.

When to Aerate?

Aerate your lawn at least once or twice a year for a stronger, healthier lawn. Aerating is most beneficial when done in spring or fall.

What to do Before & After Aerating?

Aerating works best if the lawn is moist, though not too wet. Typically we recommend watering your lawn 3 days in advance to loosen the soil and then allowing it to drain so that it is not muddy. Mowing your lawn on a lower setting before aerating, will allow for deeper penetration and will also make it easier to top-dress with compost. Flag any sprinkler heads to avoid damage to your irrigation system. Afterwards, do not rake up the soil cores as these will break up in a few days and will work back into your lawn. If your lawn is being renovated, you can now apply up to one inch of lightweight, fine compost, and rake it into the lawn.

By Trent W Carter
Article Source: Ezine Articles

As mentioned earlier, you can choose from the wide array of water systems. There are manual systems, while others are automatic. Although manual watering is good because you are able to control the water, it can be laborious and time consuming. Imagine carrying pails of water for your plants. Fortunately, there are systems that will make it easier. Just turn it on and wait for the garden to be watered thoroughly. Sprinklers have spray and rotors. You may also use the underground and the automatic sprinklers.

The first consideration you have to make is the type of watering your plants need. Use sprays when you want even distribution of water with low pressure. The rotor, on the other hand is a good choice if your plants need more water. The flow of water from this system is compacted. It rotates to reach farther distances. You may also want to use the underground sprinklers. This is great because they are only visible n the surface when they are used. They are kept under the ground when not needed. The installation is complex so you have to consider that as well. In addition, there is an automatic water system. This is a great choice for those who are normally busy. They can set a schedule on when it will turn on to water the plants.

It is great to have sprinklers because they make watering a breeze. However, it is still important that they be checked regularly. This is to make sure that they are in good working condition. Monitoring is also important to avoid water wastage. Wastage is unhelpful to your financial state and to the environment as well. You can avoid wastage by controlling the water pressure.

Before choosing a device, consider your lifestyle and schedule. If you are at home most of the time and you can easily find time to attend to your plants, use the sprinklers. You can turn them and monitor the flow of water. You can also adjust it to make sure that all areas are watered. However, if you do not have the luxury of time and you cannot attend to your plants regularly, use automatic water systems. Just see to it that they are in good shape to avoid leaking and water wastage.

Your plants are also very important. Plants with similar water needs should be planted next to each other. Remember, their water requirement varies, so see to it that you provide their needs.

Several water systems are available in the market today. Make sure that you are wise with your choices. After considering all the factors, check the installation and see to it that the system is in good working condition.

Residents may recycle many items. Please rinse all cans, bottles and jars before placing them in the recycling container. The following items are recyclable:

• All Plastics (1 through 7)
• Wide-Mouth Plastic Containers
• Milk Cartons
• Juice Boxes & Cartons
• Aluminum Cans
• Metal Food Cans
• Glass Bottles & Jars
• Cereal & Food Boxes
• Cardboard Boxes – Flattened
• Mixed Paper, Newspapers & Junk Mail
• Paperback Books & Magazines
• Phonebooks

Please do not place the following items in the recycling container. These items are not recyclable:

• Plastic Bags
• Plastic Film & Wrap
• Pizza Boxes
• Styrofoam
• Audio/Video Tapes
• Photographic Film
• CDs & DVDs
• Tires & Other Rubber Products
• Paint Cans
• Household Glassware
• Light Bulbs
• Clothing & Other Fabric
• Household Garbage
• Yard Waste

Questions? Call the City of Mooresville @ 704-664-4278.

Don’t forget your baskets and cameras. The Easter Bunny will hop on by for a photo shoot with your child.

Please note: The parking lot will be closed during this time to ensure safety to all our little chicks!