The Trimming of the Butterfly Garden

On Saturday October 15th, Helen Lombardo, Debbie Haluch, Dave Mausolf and Dale Smothers took on the task of trimming up the Butterfly Garden. The vincas, Helen Lombardo and Debbie planted in June 2011 did extremely well despite our summer drought. They were so abundant that the engraved brick walkway was hidden. Helen, with over 40 years in the plant nursery business, has no worries with pulling up and trimming plants. Debbie, it seems, is more of a rescue plant person even when they don't need it. There are a few begonias and vincas in the garden that Helen let me "save". Garden Club member Dave Mausolf and Dale Smothers followed Helen's guidance and we filled five contractor bags with our lush trimmings. The garden should be in full bloom again in 4-6 weeks.

October 2011 General Meeting

Our October General Meeting was held October 10th at the Community Center. Our speaker was Carol Fraser with the Bear Creek Extension Service, and she spoke on “Help with Trees” Did you know that a tree was planted at the same time as the Declaration of Independence was signed, it is called the Liberty Elm? She also told us that trees should be watered at the "drip" line of the branches, as this is the natural watering system for the tree, not at the trunk of the tree. She also said that 5:am to sunrise is the best time to water. Remember not to leave any broken branches on your trees! Be sure to trim them, however, in a drought, only trim when absolutely necessary.

October General Meeting

Our next Garden Club meeting will be this Monday, October 10 from 7-9 at the Community Center (by the swimming pool). Our speaker will be Carol Fraser from Bear Creek Extension Service who will speak on "Help with Trees".

Remember to bring your Pathway Brick Order forms!!! (if you need a form they are available on the CCL website, or you can contact any Garden Club member) We will take orders until November!!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Pathway Bricks!!!

It's that time!! The CCLGC is taking orders for Pathway Bricks. These bricks will be installed at the Butterfly Garden (near the splash pad) as they were last year. Go check them out!! Leave your Legacy! Purchase a Pathway Brick and have it inscribed with anything you would like -- your childrens names, your family name, a rememberance of someone special, a favorite saying/quote.

The bricks are 4x8 and are $50.00 each.

We will be taking orders until November 15th. The order form can be found on the CCL web site, you can contact the garden club at cclgc1@gmail.com, or Sandra Gilbert at 832-220-6496.

September 2011 Yard of the Month

Congratulations to Tony and Sherian Hardin on being selected as the September 2011 Yard of the Month. The Hardins live at 26610 Ridgefield Park Lane. This is the second time that they have been selected. Thanks for your hard work!!

September 12, 2011 General Meeting

The first meeting of the 2011-2012 CCLGC was held Monday, September 12th at the Community Center. Our speaker was Carol Bright of Bright Landscaping Design, Inc. She spoke on "Possibilities in the Landscape". Carol reminded us that a little can go a long way -- you don't need to do the entire yard at one time, a little at a time always works,and you can work slowly to get exactly what you want -- maybe a water feature, a pathway, a pergola or other items. Carol told us that we need to remember that the plants exposure to the sun and the amount of watering are extremely important factors to a plants performance -- Be aware of where you plant and how much sun gets to those plants.

Some of the plants that they have seen that are holding up in the extreme heat and drought are:
Aspanagus Fern, Foxtail Fern, Katie Ruellia, Cora Vinca, Hamellias, Esperanza, Pomegranites, Giant Liriope, Potato Vine, Confederate Jasmine, Yucca, Angelonia, Lantana, Cuban Gold Duranta, Oleander, Palms, Hollies, Vitex, Texas Purple Sage, Fountain Grasses, Live Oaks, Holly Trees, Magnolias, Evergreen Wisteria, Plumbago.

These have done up until August: Crapes, Roses, White Wing Caladiums and Dwarf Penta.

Problematic: Monkey Grass, Mini Monkey Grass, Gingers, Encore Azaleas.

1st Meeting of the 2011-2012 GC Year!

CYPRESS CREEK LAKES GARDEN CLUB MEETING
The first meeting for the 2011-2012 year will be held this Monday, September 12th at 7:00pm at the New Community Center (by the pool). Our Speaker is Carol Bright of Bright Landscape Design.

Dues will remain the same this year: $30 single/$50 family [Membership Application on the CCL website or you can get one at the meeting].Bring a friend or neighbor to join the Club!!!

Our theme is Learning and Growing Together