JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer, warmer and before long the grass will be turning green. It's time to tune up the lawn mower and oil those pruning shears. The weeds need to be mowed, shrubbery requires pruning and flower beds need to be cleaned to make room for the beautiful flowers spring and summer will bring. The self-help store, located in Building 627, will soon have flowers available to help spruce up the appearance of any lawn and add to the outstanding appearance of the housing area.
In April, the base will begin the Yard of the Week competition and will select the Yard of the Month for May from the winners in April. The competition is always keen, so take advantage of the next few weeks to get ready. Weekly inspections will continue to be conducted Wednesday mornings. Keep in mind mowing, edging and trimming the lawn during the weekend will keep it in good shape for Wednesday's inspection.
As a reminder, the next scheduled bulk pick up is April 14 and will be scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month through the end of September.
Standards for maintaining lawns can be found in the Charleston AFB Pamphlet 32-301, paragraph 2.11.10. Copies of the pamphlet can be acquired from the housing office. For any questions concerning standards or the Yard of the Week Program call the housing office at 963-3868.