Entrance sign update

Several weeks ago, we wrote about the new entrance sign near River Road. Since that post, we have now added flowers to brighten up the space.

The new entrance sign has been a great improvement. One feels like the sign now matches the beauty of the property. Our goal for the flowers was to enhance the overall appearance of the entrance, without being flashy.

Our first step was plant selection. Although it is a highly visible part of the property, it is not an easily managed place on the property. It has no irrigation and is very near the main road. The plant material needed to be very hardy and tolerant of all conditions. We chose all native Maryland perennial flowers and shrubs knowing they could handle all the different seasons and temperature swings. And choosing perennials allows the planting to mature and grow into a nice long-term accent to the sign.

Secondly, we wanted interest across all four seasons. The club is certainly busiest from April through October, but there is still steady traffic in the colder months as well. No one wants a bare, drab planter in the off-season, nor do we want to be out planting different flowers all the time. We do switch out annual flowers in other parts of the property, but doing this sometimes causes intervals between planting where a bed may be empty. We did not want this particular bed to be empty at any point. And we did not want it to be boring at any point either. We planted different flowers that all bloom at different times, allowing for something to be in season from March through November. Then to carry over the coldest months, the shrubs we placed on each side of the sign itself will have bright red berries all winter.

Although it will take time for the planter to mature, the new plants seem to be settling into their new location well. As they get established, we expect many years of success and beauty at the entrance to the club.

 

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

We appreciate everyone’s effort to fill divots on tees and fairways. Please remember to smooth the sand after filling the divot. Do not leave a pile because it damages the cutting units on our mowers.

 

Also, as part of a Golf Committee initiative to improve course etiquette, we have included links to videos teaching proper on course etiquette. Please take a moment to watch:

Ball Marks - How to properly repair

Golf Cart tips

 

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org