Since the sun is out and temperatures are warming, it’s time to get started on spring cleanup for our freeze damaged yards. Once you’ve cleared out the plants that did not survive the cold, consider it an opportunity to replace them with hardier substitutes that might have a better chance if we see freezing temperatures again in the future. But remember that a complete refurbishment of or change to your existing landscape design will require prior approval from the homeowners association, including tree removals/replacements. Replacing a few dead plants here and there does not require application or approval and we will certainly be giving everyone a few more weeks to get things cleaned up. But don’t wait too long because spring is around the corner and we want our community to be beautiful and flourish during the coming months. So here are a few helpful tips from our friends at Texas A&M to help you determine what is needed in your yard!

The monthly “Yard of the Month” program to recognize outstanding efforts by our homeowners, will begin in May, rather than April as in all previous years – due to significant efforts needed to recover from February’s unprecedented snow and sub-freezing temperatures!

The Prestonwood Forest “Yard of the Month” program is dedicated to improving the quality of living and appearance of our community. We encourage residents to take pride in their homes and neighborhood. In turn, we look to celebrate those who do a superior job in maintaining their yards in such a way that they enhance the overall appeal of the entire community.

Please be sure to visit the Photo Gallery for a slide show of previous ‘Yard of the Month’ award winners and ‘Honorable Mention’ homes !

Pursuant to the Association’s governing documents, property owners are hereby notified that the annual assessment for 2021 will increase, by $9, to $669.00 per lot. The Board diligently worked to create a budget that would not only continue to fund ongoing capital repair projects, but also replenish the reserve funds, which is instrumental to the continued fiscal operation and maintenance of the Association. It is prudent for the reserves to equal at least one year’s total assessment income pursuant to recommendations made by professionals in the industry and we are currently far from meeting said goal.

The Board of Directors would like to again offer each property owner the opportunity to divide their annual assessment into four (4) incremental payments of $167.25 to assist those who might have a hardship in paying the fee in one lump sum. Please note that the entire 2021 assessment must be paid in full and received by the due date, March 1, 2021, to avoid late or legal fees.

Property owners interested in making incremental payments will find four (4) coupons enclosed in their mailed assessment notification, for use in mailing these payments to the processing center. The suggested due dates for incremental payments are as follows: November 30, 2020, December 30, 2020, January 30, 2021 and February 28,2021. Property owners may certainly opt to pay their entire 2021 assessment in a single payment by the due date (March 1, 2021) and decline the advantage of the incremental payment option.