Beautification

The Beautification Committe works year round to keep Oakhurst looking great.  Chaired by resident Kelly McLean the committee oversees all of the trees and plantings in our neighborhood park and common areas.  The committee also organizes a volunteer clean up in the spring and fall to keep our streets and surrounding streets tidy.  Each month the Beautification Comitte selects a Yard of the Month to promote the upkeep of our homes and gardens.  To join the Beautification Comittee contact Kelly Mclean or email ONA for more information.

Yard of the Month

Yard of the Month is a recognition of Oakhurst residents' yards by fellow Oakhurst residents.  Anyone can nominate a homeowner for this award.  Nominations should be submitted to the Beautification Committee by the 10th of each month.  All nominations will be considered, and the Beautification Committee (including at least one Master Gardener living in the neighborhood) will make all final decisions.  Yards that do not win one month may be nominated any following month.

Criteria for Yard of the Month include, but are not limited to, neatness, consistency in keeping the yard well-groomed, beauty, landscaping, and so on (a block of particularly well-kept yards may also be honored).  The Beautification Comittee will select an honoree for a write-up in the monthly Oak Leaflet newsletter. 

If you are interested in nominating an Oakhurst resident for Yard of the Month please type or write the nominee's name and address on an 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper.  Include a brief statement, 100 words or less, explaining the reasons the nominee should be chosen for the Yard of the Month designation.   Also include your name, address, and email address (if applicapble) at the bottom of the submission.  The Beautification Committee asks that all nominations be signed and sent to the Beautifucation Chairperson, Kelly McLean.

This Month's Winner

AUGUST 2007 Oakhurst Yard of the Month

Those of you who walk near or play in the park have probably already taken notice of August's Yard of the Month.  The Broussards, Jennifer and Rocky, can be found enjoying the view of July thunderstorms or breezy evenings from the front porch of 2309 Daisy Lane.  Jennifer's parents found Oakhurst one day while out driving around and saw the For Sale sign.  They sent her over to take a look -- it was love at first sight.  Jennifer moved in and she and Rocky were ven married at the house a few months later.

Rocky's parents help keep the lovely, tranquil yard well maintained and a welcoming sight to visitors of the neighborhood and park.

July 2007 Oakhurst Yard of the Month

 Another wonderful nomination for Yard of the Month!  Tom and Laurie Adams of 2325 Marigold are 11 year Oakhurst residents who have cultivated a shaded and flowering oasis that reflects Tom’s artistic flair and Laurie’s knowledgeof plants.    From the stone hauled in by hand from Jacksboro to the custom pergolain the backyard, all of the work has been a family affair.  The kids now grown and gone still come back regularly to enjoy time with Mom & Dad in the garden.

 Past 2007 Yard of the Month Winners:

June 2007:

Oakhurst’s Yard of the month for June is the home of Lara Miller-Shoff of Lotus. Nominated by her parents, Oakhurst residents Barbara and Larry Shoff, also of Lotus, Lara keeps her yard looking great year round. Mom and Dad help, too! 

 May 2007:

The selection of our first Yard of the Month for 2007 was a bit tougher than usual.  We received nominations from nominees who nominated someone and so on, all within the same area.  A little confusing huh?  Oh, how to decide?  Not as hard as you might think.You see, the residents of Lower Marigold have a bit of a mutual admiration society with their neighbors and very deservedly so for their lawns, gardens and endless trees.  The “work” that goes into maintaining their properties has become “social”, they deliver cool drinks and a helping hand when one or the other is out working and before you know it they’ve got a block party (though I think I’d actually call it a “hill party”).   Give them a project, they conquer it together and come up with a solution.The solution this time:  our May 2007 Oakhurst Yard of the Month goes to all the residents of Lower Marigold, the sign will move weekly from yard to yard.  Stroll or take a drive by and if you’ve got time I’m sure they’d welcome an extra hand!Pictured from left to right are Lower Marigold residents Duane Littlepage, Leonard Fiorenza, Fred and Phyllis Anglin, Sallie Littlepage and Steven Lovelace. 

Garden Clubs

Oakhurst is proud to boast 3 Garden Clubs in the Neighborhood.  These social clubs have been operating since Oakhurst's onset.