Summer Storms

I heard on the news tonight that we have about 2 weeks to go for the Tampa summer storms. In the last few days, however, we have finally accumulated a few inches of rain. In the last month, we have had half an inch accumulation. The ground is so dry and so hard, that the first heavy storm carried away much of the mulch protecting our gardens all over the park. Our maintenance crew has swept up the run-off, and will shovel that mulch right back where it belongs.

Most of the lawns in the park are destroyed by the drought. The residents honoring the turf irrigation ban have watched their sod turn from dark green to brown and tan in the last few weeks. Its funny to see one or two residents still sporting a lush green lawn. It makes me sick to see such water abuse, knowing that certain Hillsborough County communities are without water.

Regency Cove is committed to comply with the drought restrictions. The irrigation on Sunset Point has been turned off, the decorative fountain outside the clubhouse has been drained. Our association is doing whatever it can to adhere to the severe Tampa water restrictions. We can only assume that our residents will comply as well. Turf/grass can only be watered once a week. Flowers and gardens can be hand-sprinkled with a hose, or micro-irrigated every night after 6pm.

If you have any questions, call the Office.