Maintenance Tasks

General Tasks List:

1. Remove CFC wherever it is found in paths, edges, and on the common property areas. There is a lot of CFC near the shed. Eradication here should be the primary focus as soon as the soil is sufficiently dry enough to accomplish effective removal. Bag CFC for removal. Do not leave weeds on tarps anymore. Knock off as much soil as possible - do not leave large clumps of soil on weeds. DO NOT COMPOST CFC! If you do not know how to remove Creeping Field Cress (Keek) correctly - ASK either Karin or Stuart. We would be happy to show you in order to prevent this noxious weed's spread and to help you and us get it under control, with the goal of eventually eradicating it from our gardens. The only way to remove it correctly is to use a garden fork. NO ripping out by the tops or using a shovel. This will only result in spreading root fragments that quickly begin to grow again.

2. Stuart will check the covered plots after he returns, sometime around March 31st. If these plots are coming back into rotation at that time they will need to be weeded. We will advise further once we have a better indication of plot status.

3. Line-dig uncovered, empty plots to create a trench. This makes it more difficult for creeping weeds to infiltrate plots. Also prevents damage to plots when paths are mowed and trimmed by line trimmer. This is not necessary for covered plots.

4. If you have your own line trimmer you may bring it to trim paths, being careful not to damage watering equipment (hoses, taps, timers, etc).