As we settle into the new year, I want to take a moment to share some excellent news regarding the "business" side of our community. While we often focus on landscaping and community events, the underlying financial health of our association is what ensures our property values remain high and our amenities stay beautiful. Our Board of Directors, in partnership with our management team, has remained committed to a strategy of disciplined spending and proactive planning. This y

With the weather warming up, many of us are looking at home projects and fresh coats of paint. Before you grab your ladder or call a contractor, here is a quick reminder about the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) process! The ARC’s goal is to keep Tatum Highlands looking its best by ensuring all improvements align with our community’s design guidelines. This helps maintain our beautiful aesthetic and protects property values for everyone. Important: All projects must be r

Greetings Neighbors. Your Landscape Committee has been busy with several projects which will result in significant improvements to the public areas of our community. We’re about to enter Phase 4 of 5 of our Irrigation System Upgrade. This upgrade focuses on water conservation and creating irrigation zones that are specific to the needs of our various trees and shrubs. This will allow our beautiful native plantings to not only survive, but to thrive! We’re also addressing the

Congratulations to these 3 winners: Martin/Bray Resident 4222 E Andrea Drive Flynn Resident 25856 N 47 th Place Blasing Residence 4609 E Briles Road We want to thank all the homeowners who decorated their homes for the holidays. Tatum Highlands looked very festive for the holidays.   With over 35 homes submitted for the contest, it was challenging for the judges to pick a winner. The Social Committee has decided to grant a 3-way tie and split the total prize money to $175 for

Members of your Board of Directors are elected each year to serve for two consecutive terms. This year there are four open positions for Board members. The Nominating Committee presents your candidates below: Candidates for Board of Directors: Pat Diaz Jeff Hirsch Robert Miraglia Melissa Palopoli Chris Stanford Ballots will also include candidates for three open positions on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). These candidates are volunteers and not selected by the Nom

by Karen Blue Cactus League Spring Training Schedule February 20 – March 24, 2026 Cactus League Spring Training  has more than 200 games scheduled at 10 stadiums throughout the Greater Phoenix area from  Feb. 20 to March 24.  Catch your favorite MLB players all month long at an affordable price. For tickets and more information:  visitphoenix.com/events/sports-events/cactus-league-spring-training/cactus-league-spring-training-schedule/ 31 st  Annual Spring Carefree Fine Art

By Dana Davis, a Tatum Highlands Resident “This dish receives rave reviews every time. If you want a saucy, creamy, flavorful chicken dinner, this is the recipe to make!!” Ingredients Chicken 2 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 1 pound 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tsp paprika 1 Tbs garlic powder 1 tsp Kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper Pasta 8 ounces rigatoni pasta noodles 4 tbsp unsalted butter (1/2 stick) ¼ cup shallots, finely diced ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in

By Ed Sieckert, MS Certified Professional Agronomist Summer temperatures can often go above 105 degrees, and it will place a big demand on plants in your yard. We live in the Sonoran Desert and rainfall is limited or not at all. Providing additional water helps the plants grow and without proper water plants will stress and die. March To Do List Turn on all drip emitters and make sure they are working Replace emitters every 5 years. Why? Hard water minerals build up in the em

by Karen Blue No Burn Days When air pollution levels are on the rise and weather conditions create dry, stagnant conditions, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department will issue a No Burn Day. Restrictions last for a 24-hour period, starting at midnight, and include a ban on wood burning activity including fireplaces, fire pits, and open outdoor fires. The purpose of the No Burn Day restriction is to avoid adding pollution to our air when the forecast suggests air quality wi

By Pam Albo Spring is coming which means it’s time to prune, fertilize, and plant. March Planting is recommended early to let your plants become established before the hot summer heat in our area. This is the ideal time to prune existing shrubs, such as lantana and bougainvillea. Fertilize roses after each bloom, continuing every 2-4 weeks. If you haven’t already, it’s time to prune roses by cutting them back 50%. April Water succulents every other week. This is the last mont

FIREBUSH ( hamelia patens ) By Pam Albo Gardeners love Firebush because it produces flowers from late spring until the first winter frost. The bright red flowers are filled with nectar and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Songbirds also like to feed on its berries. Firebush produces clusters of bright orange to red tubular flowers. Fruits are small green berries that turn red and purplish as they mature. It is also a great plant to grow in the Phoenix Area because it is

by Karen Blue Just a reminder, bulk trash is now collected by appointment only! With appointment-based bulk trash, customers have the freedom to schedule bulk trash pickup based on when they need it. Residents can schedule a bulk trash pickup through an online portal, which will offer available collection dates based on the customer’s address. Upon selecting a date, customers will receive an email confirmation and may place their bulk items at the edge of their property no mo