Landscape Committee: Fall Tree Trimming

All of approximately 2000 trees in our community will be trimmed commencing by the end of September and to be completed by Christmas. Harvest will have an arborist overseeing this operation. Check the website for updates on its progress. Editor’s Note: For us bird lovers, other than Hummingbirds, our local year around bird population do not nest … [Read more...]

Landscape Committee: Soil Analysis

At our last landscape meeting, we had two members of Simplot Partners discuss soil core findings in their soil analysis report of several community landscape locations. The report indicates a very sandy soil, which does not have any nutriment hold capacity. What they suggest we do is add organic matter to the soil. This will allow more … [Read more...]

Niguel Shores Bluebird Nestbox Project Update

Niguel Shores Bluebird Nestbox Project Status 2013-2014 In the spring of 2013 the NSCA Board approved a project to install ten Western Bluebird nestboxes in common area trees.  Of the ten installed early that summer, one was chosen as a nesting site by a pair of bluebirds.  The female bluebird built a nest in the box and laid five eggs. As … [Read more...]

Transition of Turf for Winter Months

Transition of Turf for Winter Months Although there are hundreds of different types of grasses there are only two major types of turf: warm season turf and cool season turf. Warm Season Turf Warm season turf grows well in the summer heat but goes dormant and turns brown in fall. Warm season grasses growth is horizontal producing stolons … [Read more...]

Turf Reduction Maps

Turf Reduction Additional landscape projects that will be taking place before the end of 2014 include a plan to remove approximately 150,000 square feet of turf. As with past projects, this will not take away the beautiful green belts that are appreciated by all. Area maps identifying the project areas are posted on the website. Thank you … [Read more...]

Notice of Chemical Application – Halyard Drive

To All Residents: Harvest Landscape will be applying atremic tomorrow (8/13/14) to the plantings along Halyard Drive. This is one of the standard products NSCA has applied for years, however notice when spraying chemicals is now required.   … [Read more...]

Landscape Committee – California Drought

California's Drought: We are sure you are all aware of the fact that California is in a drought situation. Our water company, South Coast, has divided its district into two sections. Each section has a specific time and days to water our yards. Niguel Shores is in the section to water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 … [Read more...]

Landscape Committee – Drought Conditions

California is experiencing extreme drought conditions. This affects Niguel Shores and we, as residents, need to be aware of our water usage. Only our common area uses recycled water. We homeowners need to check so that our yard watering is not running down the gutter. Check your sprinklers and do a little hand watering. It is up to each of us to do … [Read more...]

Landscape Committee – Holidays and Homeowner Requests

This past Holiday Season brought a new look to our 40-year-old community—the olive trees with red and green lights took on a festive appearance, along with the lighted coral trees. The Landscape Committee does not authorize the changes, but is a working committee addressing Homeowner Requests and problems arising in the various areas (e.g. … [Read more...]

Villas Irrigation and Ficus trees

The community irrigation system for the Villa front yards is set to deliver the appropriate amount of water for mature plants. Those residents with landscape that requires more water are encouraged to install their own irrigation system or to supplement by hand watering. The community irrigation system has one setting for all residences and cannot … [Read more...]