Calloway's Garden Tip

Timely Tip for March Gardeners:

Enjoy a Weed-Free Lawn

What do you do when the only green going on in your lawn is of the weedy version? First, prevention is the best policy. Apply a preemergent now to prevent the summer broadleaf and grassy weeds. Green Light Crabgrass Preventer can be applied using your fertilizer spreader. Its purpose is to prevent grassy weeds from appearing during the summer months. Green Light Portrait can also be applied the same way and will prevent broadleaf weeds from sprouting. Follow these products up with Calloway’s Premium Lawn Food to add that extra punch to green up and enrich the existing turf. Water these products in well. You will need to apply the preemergents again in September to prevent the winter grassy and broadleaf weeds.

Now to take care of the existing problem, spray with a broadleaf weed killer to eliminate those pesky weeds which made it through the winter. A product such as Wipe-Out can be applied with a hose-end sprayer. Follow directions carefully for the best results.

The best method for a lush, green lawn is to develop a routine fertilization and watering program. A thick lawn will squeeze out and prevent weeds from growing. A little discipline now will reap the rewards later!
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Calloway's Nursery provides L Streets Neighborhood Association members with a discount. See www.lstreets.org/sponsors

McMansions

The March issue of D Magazine reviews some positive effects of McMansions. Also, pick up a copy to see the next hot properties in Dallas.

D Magazine

McMansion?

On the 9100 block of Larchwood there are two properties side by side that have been bought by Elizabeth Newman Custom Homes. Both lots have signs that say Build to Suit. I went to the website and all they build are McMansions most of which are in the M Streets. We can not let this happen to our neighborhood. Some might think that it will increase the property values of the area... NOT TRUE! The property values will actually decrease for most of us because the properties become tear downs and are appraised at lot value instead of house value. There was a story on just this very topic on Nightline just a couple of weeks ago( http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2789656 ). House value is just one part of the picture though... What about those of us who want to stay here awhile? I know I don’t want one of those monster houses that has none of the same styling or architecture on my street, I like our quaint little houses, that is why I moved here. I have spent a lot of money to upgrade and clean up my house but kept the integrity of what the neighborhood is about. If I wanted to live in Plano, I would have bought a house in Plano. I have contacted the office of Bill Blaydes and am waiting to hear back. Does anyone know of anything we can do to stop this? Please, PLEASE forward this message on as it affects all of us. Once this trend starts, it will be near impossible to stop. -- Dean Minney

L Streets General Meeting

Tuesday, February 13th - L Streets 1st Quarter General Meeting - 7:00PM - 8:30PM - at the Elks Lodge #71 on the corner of Lullwater Dr. and Ryker Dr. 8550 Lullwater Dr., Dallas, Texas 75238

Good to Great DPD

If by chance you participated in the Crime Watch Summit this past Tuesday (Jan 16th), Chief Kunkle spoke about the book “Good to Great”, and the show that will feature the Dallas Police Department. The airing of "Good to Great" will be on Ch. 13, KERA, on the Wednesday, January 24th at 8:00 p.m. This segment will profile the Dallas Police Department and Southwest Airlines. I hope you enjoy the show and see how we are working to make the Dallas Police Department a better organization so that we can better serve you the citizens of Dallas.

Thanks,

Lt. Herbert Ashford
NE Division ICP