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By Teri Silver
When spring becomes summer, untreated grass becomes a haven for weeds. There’s really no getting around it unless you’re diligent with treatments. Cool-season and warm-season grasses are susceptible, especially in the dry summer heat. When planning home and yard maintenance projects, it’s helpful to know what to look for and how to remedy the problem.
Identifying weeds in the yard starts with the grass itself. Cool-season grass grows in areas where average temperatures are between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the spring, summer, and fall. Cool-season varieties – Kentucky bluegrass, fescues, and perennial ryegrass are suitable for properties within sections 1 to 7 of the U.S.D.A. Plant Hardiness Zones. Turf for warmer regions of the United States, in zones 8 to 13. They include Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, centipedegrass; St. Augustine; and Zoysiagrass. These tropical varieties grow in average temperatures between 75 and 90 degrees F.
Some weeds are easier to spot than others that tend to blend into the lawn. They include:
Pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides are specifically formulated for particular weeds.
You should apply pre-emergent products before the seeds begin to germinate. They typically control annual grasses (like crabgrass) and go directly into the soil. You need to water right after applying pre-emergent products, and you shouldn’t overseed those areas.
Post-emergent weed-killers control weeds when foliage is directly targeted by the chemicals. Herbicides must be soaked into the plants for chemicals to spread down to root systems. When using post-emergents, do not water the grass. Doing so will wash the chemicals off the weed’s leaves. Wait until there’s no rain in the forecast and another few days before you mow. The best time to treat for ground cover weeds is in the fall and spring. Additionally, consider weed and feed’ options, which combine post-emergent weed killer with grass fertilizer.
Your best defense against all weeds is a lush, green well-mowed lawn. Weeds often look for bare or weak spots. When you do spot a weed, pull it from the roots and dispose of it before it has a chance to spread or sprout seeds.
Teri Silver is a journalist and outdoor enthusiast who grows her own vegetables and spends her weekends mowing and weeding her 5-acre lawn.
Perfectly nestled between Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet, The Lakes is a community true to its name, with beautiful lake views surrounded by moss-draped oaks. Less than 20 minutes to the soft sand beaches of Surfside, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, and Myrtle Beach, The Lakes is also close to Indigo Creek Golf Club, Tupelo Bay Golf Center, and Indian Wells Golf Club. School-aged children can attend nearby Burgess Elementary, St. James Middle, and High Schools.
The Lakes offers both one and two-story homes boasting from three to five bedrooms and two to three-and-a-half baths. Enjoy first-floor master suites and gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, quality-crafted cabinetry, granite countertops, and subway tile backsplashes. An array of custom options are available in select floorplans, including covered or screened porches, fireplaces, and two or three-car garages.
Please call 843-471-9814 to tour this beautiful community today!
Immerse yourself in the beauty and magic of Summers Corner – through your phone, laptop, or desktop computer. Lennar is thrilled to announce the launch Tour Summers Corner, a Sky Nav platform that integrates Google street-view maps with interactivity to give you an immersive, 360-degree tour of Summers Corner. Simply click and drag your way through the community. Peek in on neighborhood parks, the community pool, Buffalo Lake, nature trails, model homes, The Commons, and more.
If in-person visits are more your style, we invite you to visit the Information Center at 1609 Beech Hill Road, Summerville, SC 29485. Or simply call 843-514-8295, or visit summerscornervip.com.
Sacramento, Calif. – July 2018 – Lennar is excited to invite home shoppers to the Grand Opening of Silveroak at Vineyard Creek in Sacramento and Sienna Ridge Estates at Serrano in El Dorado Hills today. Attendees will enjoy complimentary food, refreshments, fun festivities, prizes and the first opportunity to tour the professionally-decorated model homes at two new communities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Between the new home designs offered at these two new communities, there is a wide selection of floorplans suitable for every type of lifestyle,” said Michelle Velky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “Sienna Ridge Estates offers spacious luxury homes in beautiful El Dorado Hills while first-time and low maintenance homebuyers will find incredible value in the new home options offered at Silveroak in Sacramento.”
Sienna Ridge Estates at Serrano is situated in El Dorado Hills and showcases a high-end collection of spacious luxury homes for sale with prices starting from the low-mid $600,000s. These homes range in size from approximately 2,527 to 3,051 square feet with four bedrooms and three to four and one-half bathrooms.
Silveroak at Vineyard Creek features a collection of single-family homes priced from the high $300,000s. Available in four distinctive two-story floorplans, sizes range from approximately 1,438 to 2,185 square feet of living space with three to four bedrooms and two-and-a-half to three bathrooms.
Every home at both Silveroak and Sienna Ridge Estates comes with added value thanks to Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. Each residence showcases items such as integrated home automation, solar, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs for whole-home connectivity – all at no additional cost!
The Silveroak Grand Opening will take place at the Welcome Home Center located at 7494 Clear Lake Alley in Sacramento.
The Sienna Ridge Estates at Serrano Grand Opening will take place at that Lennar Welcome Home Center, located at 9055 Bronzewing Place in El Dorado Hills.
For more information, visit www.lennar.com/sacramento or call an Internet Sales Consultant at (877) 368-8464.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance, and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com
“The City of Lakes and Parks”
Interested in a new construction home? Victoria Minnesota may just be the place for you and your family. Boasting three Lennar communities and offering various home styles, including single-story, two-story, and Next Gen® -The Home Within a Home® – there is truly something perfect for every lifestyle here.
Ambergate and Rhapsody are comprised of homes from our Classic and Landmark Collections. These vast new homes range from 2,498 square feet to 3,701 square feet and are designed for comfortable, easy-living. The single-family homes in these two collections feature modern floorplans and luxurious included features.
Laketown offers numerous floorplans from our Landmark Collection, with the highly-sought after floorplans of our Villa Collection coming soon. Whether you are looking to simply have everything located on one level or are looking for a spacious two-story home, this community is sure to provide you with your dream home.
Children in the Ambergate, Rhapsody, and Laketown communities attend the top-ranked Eastern Carver County Schools, with Victoria Elementary located within Laketown.
With Lennar, all our new construction homes come equipped with our Everything’s Included® package, at no additional cost! This means that features such as quartz counter-tops, soft close cabinet doors and drawers, stainless steel appliances, and full yard sod and tree(s) all come included in the price you see – plus so much more. Additionally, all new homes come with smart home automation and our signature Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design, guaranteeing homeowner’s consistent and reliable internet connection anytime and anywhere throughout their entire home.
Located near Chanhassen, Victoria is a great place to get outdoors and experience all that Minnesota has to offer. With nine lakes, plus nearby Lake Minnetonka and Lake Waconia, and 13 city parks within its city limits, there is plenty to do year-round. There are miles of trails that spread throughout the town and are excellent for walking, jogging, and biking. The Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail even extends from Victoria all the way to Hopkins. Victoria is also home to the 1,800-acre Carver Nature Preserve, which includes the Lowery Nature Preserve and closes to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This rapidly-growing area is filled with quaint shops, great dining, and numerous local events in its downtown areas. With easy access to the local highways, residents enjoy an easy commute into the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.
Whether you are a nature enthusiast or enjoy shopping and dining out, Victoria is a wonderful place to call home.
For more information on Ambergate, Rhapsody, Laketown, or any other of Lennar Minnesota’s communities, call (952) 373-0485 or visit Lennar.com today!
Canby, Ore. – July 2019 – Mark your calendars because Beck Pond is officially Grand Opening on September 28th! With this new home community, Lennar is bringing sophisticated single-family homes to Canby showcasing innovative designs fit for the modern family and outfitted with a high level of Everything’s Included® features that come at no extra cost. Save the date because you’re not going to want to miss this exciting event featuring food, fun and model tours. In the meantime, interested buyers can register for Beck Pond’s interest list to receive a special invitation to the Grand Opening event and the latest information.
“We’re so excited to unveil this new home community that will present buyers with a fantastic opportunity to purchase a brand-new, Everything’s Included® home in Canby,” said Sia Howe, Marketing Manager for Lennar Portland. “This neighborhood offers large homesites surrounded by rural amenities, which makes it a great choice for families looking for that charming country feel while still being close to major freeways for employment and big-city offerings.”
Lennar’s new homes in Canby at Beck Pond start from the low $400,000s. Ranch and two-story floorplans range from approximately 1,659 to 2,350 square feet and showcase open living areas that make entertaining easy, upscale kitchens, outdoor living areas, elegant master suites, spacious secondary bedrooms for the kids and flexible bonus rooms per plan. Additionally, every new home benefits from Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which reimagines the home buying experience by including the most desired features and upgrades as standard. Enjoy home automation technology, upgraded cabinetry, luxury countertops and much more at no extra cost.
The rural amenities that surround this new home community in Canby pave the way for an active lifestyle. Take a leisurely stroll alongside the walking paths throughout the neighborhood, as well as trails that lead to a river for a scenic view. Beck Pond offers a commuter-friendly location within the Portland metro area, located just 40 minutes from Salem, 35 minutes from Portland, 50 minutes from PDX and near lots of employers and offerings.
Save the date and plan to join us for the Grand Opening of Beck Pond on September 28th. For more information, please visit www.lennar.com or call 866-318-7919.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance, and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com.
Eastvale, Calif. – July 2019 – Lennar Inland is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Prado in Eastvale will take place on Saturday, July 27. Prospective homebuyers are invited to attend and enjoy complimentary refreshments, music and the first opportunity to tour the professionally-decorated model homes from three premier collections.
“We are so excited to present Prado, which offers an incredible opportunity for any family in search of a low maintenance yet luxurious gated lifestyle with a new home in an amenity-rich setting,” said Tara Conklin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Inland. “We can’t wait to show off these new home designs at the Grand Opening event.”
Emilia at Prado offers a collection of high-end condominiums for sale available in four distinctive floorplan designs. One Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® is available at Emilia, the only Next Gen® offered at the Prado masterplan. The homes range in size from approximately 1,215 to 1,832 square feet of living space with two to three bedrooms and two to three bathrooms.
Palermo presents another collection of upscale condominiums for sale at Prado. With three unique home designs available, these residences range in size from approximately 1,308 to 1,586 square feet of living space with two to three bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms.
Verona showcases a variety of single-family detached condominiums for sale available in four distinctive designs. These two-story floorplans range in size from approximately 1,886 to 2,126 square feet, three to four bedrooms and three to three and one-half bathrooms.
The future recreation center, set in the center of Prado, will give residents access to resort-style amenities just steps away from their brand-new home. Complete with an outdoor swimming pool, spa, cabanas, covered picnic areas, barbecues, an outdoor fireplace and tot lot, there will be facilities for every member of the family to enjoy. Additionally, children will attend schools in the coveted Eastvale School District.
The Grand Opening will take place at the Prado Welcome Home Center next month, located at 14553 Verona Place in Eastvale. For more information visit www.lennar.com/inlandempire or call (888) 203-9186.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance, and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com
By Paul Colbert
The U.S. has a lot of beautiful places to visit, and it’s easy to get caught up in the dream — what would it be like to live here? In Chicago and its surrounding neighborhoods, you get the best of both worlds; the big city and the simpler suburban way of life.
There are a number of reasons to move to the Chicagoland area, and you won’t be alone. Chicago is a popular place to live in. Just look at the U.S. Census figures from earlier this decade. Chicago grew by more than 41,000 residents between 2010 and 2016. The growth is slowing down. Crain’s Chicago Business reports the numbers have dropped over the last few years.
It’s not surprising so many millennials and retirees are moving to Chicago. The city has a lot to offer. One thing to keep in mind, though: They don’t call it the Windy City for nothing!
The city is home to world-class museums, such as The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art. As you walk through the city, you’ll see sculptures and murals in most public places. There’s no shortage of live theater, live music, comedy shows, and dance performances.
Whether you like football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, and whatever else, Chicago has a team for you to follow. The Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, and the Fire all call Chicago home. The city is a sports fanatic’s dream with a team in every major sport in the United States. College sports don’t go unnoticed, especially with Northwestern in The Big Ten.
Chicagoland draws companies of various sizes. It’s easy to discover work opportunities in various fields. Government figures for Chicago area employment show an increase from the previous year. In the metropolitan area alone, the fields of health and education had the largest number of job gains (18,700 more from February 2018 to February 2019). The suburbs of Naperville and Arlington Heights added 51,600 jobs from the previous year. Finding work in the Chicago area is not difficult, thanks to the many city resources to help with the process.
Michael Wysmierski from PixabayTwo major universities are within the Chicago area; Northwestern (in Evanston), and the University of Chicago (in Hyde Park). But these aren’t the only opportunities for higher education; students may find their niche at:
Of course, there are many other choices for finding the perfect school to further your education. Join The Big Ten and the Fighting Illini at the University of Illinois!
Chicago has its share of luxury brand shopping, upscale centers, and fashion outlets. The Magnificent Mile is a stellar shopping area along Michigan Avenue. You’ll find a long stretch of boutiques and shops for the ultimate consumer. The area is also a foodie’s paradise. Whether you prefer vegetarian, famous Chicago deep-dish pizza, those tasty all-beef hot dogs, or just about everything else. Your culinary desires are sure to be satisfied!
If you want to be close enough to enjoy Chicago’s sports, culture and work opportunities but still far enough away to live a simpler suburban life, a few options to consider are the older areas, such as Evanston and Oak Park.
Beautiful new homes and neighborhood developments are now in Aurora, Naperville, and Glenview. And they’re all just a transit ride away from the big city.
Metropolitan Chicago offers people of all ages an opportunity to experience life in America’s heartland. An added perk? Lake Michigan. The city also has a stellar transportation system, including the “L” train around the Loop and many bus routes. Chicago is also bike-friendly with dedicated lanes, parks, and trails. So what are you waiting for? Start packing!
Paul Colbert is a travel blogger and nature enthusiast. He loves exploring new places and new ways to enjoy the outdoors
Riverside, Calif. – July 2019 – Lennar is thrilled to announce Bayberry, a new community of single-family detached condominiums coming soon to the Spring Mountain Ranch master-planned community in Riverside. Prospective homebuyers are invited to attend the Grand Opening on Saturday, July 20 to enjoy complimentary refreshments, music and the first opportunity to tour the professionally-decorated model homes.
“We are so excited about this community and to unveil the model homes to the public this month at the Grand Opening,” said Tara Conklin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Inland. “Located in the established Spring Mountain Ranch masterplan, this gated community is a great opportunity for families with exclusive access to amenities along with a prime location.”
Bayberry presents a collection of three distinctive floorplans available in a variety of elevation exterior styles. Homes range in size from approximately 1,498 to 1,801 square feet of living space with three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three bathrooms and two-bay garages.
Each residence showcases a modern layout with popular design features such as open-concept living spaces, well-appointed kitchens, and luxurious master suites. All of the homes also come outfitted with Everything’s Included® features such as granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, integrated home automation, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs for whole-home connectivity and so much more – all at no additional cost.
Homeowners at Bayberry will be able to take full advantage of all the amenities located within the Spring Mountain Ranch master planned community. A six-acre community park with basketball court, sand volleyball court, barbecue and picnic area along with more than six miles of pedestrian trails provide easy access to an active lifestyle. The community is also conveniently located close to the Riverside Metrolink® station, I-215, I-10, and Highways 90 and 60.
The event will take place at the Bayberry Welcome Home Center located at 20057 Red Rock Avenue in Riverside. For more information visit www.lennar.com/inlandempire or call (888) 203-9186.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance, and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com
