Save on Taxes!

The weekly forecast shows triple digit highs as far as the eye can see but the Halloween decorations are already out! It's the awkward transition to fall which also means - Back to School!

Tax free weekends are right around the corner and are a time to take advantage of the tax savings on qualified purchases.

For South Carolina residents the tax free weekend is August 5th through 7th.  For Georgia residents, tax free is THIS WEEKEND, July 30th and 31st.

Visit the links below for a full list of qualified items. Here are a few of the highlights:

- Clothing
- Computers
- Computer Equipment
- School Supplies
- Bath Towels
- Footwear

Does not apply to jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear or items on layaway

For more information click HERE

Blythewood Park

Looking for somewhere to get outside in the cool of the morning or evening?

Try Blythewood Park! Only a short distance from LongCreek, Blythewood Park offers a variety of family-friendly amenities.

The 21 acre recreation facility is located on Boney Road.

The rec complex includes a gym, game room, weight room, arts and crafts room and kitchen.

Outside there are basketball and tennis courts, a playground, lighted softball field and picnic area with shelter.

To find out more visit www.blythewoodnet.net

Summer Lawn Care

With the hot sun blazing down and temperatures not scheduled to dip for many more weeks - it's important to adapt your lawn maintenance plans to accommodate the summer!  Following these tips can help prevent damage and save you money on maintenance.

Watering
- Lawns need at least one inch of water a week during extreme heat
- Water less frequently but for longer amounts of time to encourage roots to grow deeper
- Water early in the day to beat evaporation but not at night which could encourage disease

Mowing
- Don't cut your lawn too short - longer lawns are more resistant to the damaging effects of heat
- Make sure your blades are sharp so the grass is cut and not torn
- Mulch the clippings to create a moisture barrier

MISC
- Don't fertilize in the summer - even if your lawn looks brown - it can burn the lawn
- Place stepping stones in high traffic areas to minimize damage
- Pick up outdoor toys after playing to keep dead spots from popping up

Summer Newsletter Available Online

The LongCreek Plantation Summer Newsletter is now available on the POA website.

Information in this edition includes:

- Lake Management
- Information on the Windermere Club Event
- Cobblestone Park Golf Club
- Incident Reports
- New LongCreek Sign Design

To see the full newsletter login to the POA website and go to Resources - Documents and then Newsletters.