[Everyone] Trees

[mitsy]

Hi Sara,

Thank you for all the arrangements. I can surely water the tree when I'm
here.

Mitsy (338)

On Sat, Feb 15, 2020 at 9:07 AM Lauren Rich via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> Thanks for doing this, sara.
>
> On Sat, Feb 15, 2020, 9:01 AM Sara Crews via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
>> Some of you may recall at one of our meetings that I reported the demise
>> of the 35 year old Japanese maple at our entrance (#338) and that more than
>> likely a replacement would cost up to $500.  I also reported that we had
>> lost a native dogwood at the curb and that a replacement would be made in
>> the winter of 2020.  After visiting Pike's I made a decision not to go with
>> another waterfall maple as it constantly needed pruning to prevent our
>> 'Chelsea' sign from being covered up.  Instead, I purchased a Shishigashira
>> Japanese maple which will provide some privacy for #338, plus exceptional
>> fall color.  It will be slow growing and eventually reach 12'-15' tall and
>> 8'-10' wide.  It will not interfere with the stairway.
>>
>> I purchased a Cornus Venus (Japanese dogwood) as it can tolerate full sun
>> and has the largest white blossoms of all dogwoods that typically bloom in
>> early May; and I also purchased a Kwanzan Flowering cherry to be installed
>> on the hillside (to replace the small volunteer Japanese maple).  The
>> cherry tree will compliment the existing hillside cherry tree and will
>> provide greater privacy to the four units facing Drexel Ave..  The small
>> Japanese maple will be transplanted just above the autumn ferns located on
>> the hillside nearest our private drive.
>>
>> The cost for the three trees, plus the purchase of some soil and pine
>> nuggets,  cost less than $465, staying within the original cost proposal.
>> Jimmy will begin on Monday digging up the dogwood stump at the curb and
>> planting/
>> transplanting trees.  The work will most likely involve two days of work.
>>
>> Now, I will need the help of homeowners at #338, 400-406 to water deeply,
>> regularly over the next 12 months in order to establish a good root
>> system.  Regularly means to water whenever there is not  a heavy weekly
>> shower.  In years past, I have watered shrubs/trees in the common areas,
>> but decided two years ago that those days are over for me, except around or
>> near my home.  It will be greatly appreciated if the homeowners will
>> establish a weekly watering schedule.  We had a couple of HOA 50' hoses
>> attached to the water valve behind #400.  If the hoses are no longer behind
>> #400, someone will need to purchase a 100' hose for watering.  (Homeowners
>> at #338 and #400, should you notice a large increase in your watering bill
>> due to a possible drought, please request reimbursement from HOA
>> treasurer.)
>>
>> Many thanks in advance for your help as we move forward in further
>> beautifying and enhancing property value of our complex.
>>
>> Sara
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