McKinney Greens

March 2013 Spring Edition

2013- A Year of Change for McKinney Greens!

We are very excited about the news plans for our community!

Upcoming Events
Spring Clean Garage SaleMarch 22-24 Community-wide Spring /Easter Fest March 30th, 1 pm-4 pm Golf Club at McKinney Spring Garden Spruce Up April 6 Community-wide

If you attended the Fall Festival in October or the annual homeowners association this past December, you know that we are planning new construction on a recreational area within our subdivision- The Park on the Green. The area (on the NW corner of Dog Leg and Cold Stream) will have tables for picnics, community gatherings, or a place to simply relax. There is also a plan for a small play area for the kids, which will include two slides, a small rock climbing wall, and fort. We are to break ground this summer! So be on the lookout for notices via mail and email for specific dates on the official groundbreaking. We cant wait!

Stay up-to-date
Be sure to Like our community Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/ McKinneyGreens To be added to our email list, send your email address to Danielle@essexhoa.com

What are CCand Rs and the ACC

Spring is usually the time for change, renovation, and updates to our home. Though we would all love to update the outside of our home the way that we please, we need to be mindful of the rules and guidelines put in place for all of our homeowners to help keep the neighborhood beautiful. Please be sure to visit the McKinney Greens homeowners website- www.hoamg.com- to review the updated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to ensure that the changes and updates youd like to make are within the guidelines and parameters stated within. Once you determine the changes you would like to make and if those changes are ones that need approval, submit your request for approval to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The proper paperwork needed to submit your request for approval can also be found on the McKinney Greens homeowner website www.hoamg.com. Once the completed paperwork and supporting documents are submitted, it will be reviewed by the ACC and, subsequently, approved or denied in writing.

Essex HOA Management

Ron Corcoran Principal Ron@Essexhoa.com (972) 428-2030 Danielle Lascalere Association Manager Danielle@Essexhoa.com (972) 428-2030 x. 7313

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News You Can Use

Reminders As We Approach Spring
Fences
Fences should not exceed six (6) feet in height. Stain color is to be approved by the ACC.

Yard Art/Holiday Decor

*A maximum of four (4) items deemed to be yard art or dcor must be submitted to the ACC prior to placement or installation.

Trees/Shrubs
You must have a minimum of one (1) three (3) in. caliper tree in the front yard. You must have twelve (12) three (3) gallon shrubs in the front yard. Turn on sprinklers to keep soil moist and grass growing. Be sure to check for broken heads and leaks.

Yard Maintenance
Mow your lawns and trim all plants at regular intervals and dispose of clippings. Fertilize and practice weed control, as required. *See the Guidelines and Rules document on www.hoamg.com

Gardening/Lawncare Tips
Prune it! Dont ruin it! Knockout roses should be pruned back to 18 inches to ensure maximum growth. Weeds be gone! Apply your pre-emergent herbicide to prevent the growth of weeds; if weeds have already appeared, apply a post-emergent based upon the types of weeds growing in your lawn. Not too much off the top Dont mow your lawn too short. Raise the mower to the highest notch. Taller grass promotes better root development. A need for feed Fertilize with feed high in nitrogen to boost leaf growth. Be careful not to overfeed or grass can become weak and develop fungal problems.

Delicious Recipe for Easter

If you have been tasked with bringing a side dish to Easter dinner, this is the recipe for you, straight from Paula Deen!

Traditional Southern Deviled Eggs

Ingredients Salt and pepper, for taste 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 1/4 cup mayonnaise 7 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled Paprika, for garnishing Sweet gherkin pickles sliced, for garnishing Pimentos, for garnishing Directions Halve 7 eggs lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a small bowl. Mash yolks with a fork and stir in mayonnaise, pickle relish, and mustard. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Fill egg whites evenly with yolk mixture. Garnish with paprika, pickles, and pimentos. Store covered in refrigerator.

The fasts are done; the Aves said; The moon has filled her horn And in the solemn night I watch Before the Easter morn. So pure, so still the starry heaven, So hushed the brooding air, I could hear the sweep of an angel's wings If one should earthward fare. ~Edna Dean Proctor, "Easter Morning"