I read this article today http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/16/hoas- homeowners-turf-battle/
and it really got me fired up again about HOAs and how they are the #1 culprit behind wasteful water practices, contributing to invasive plant expansion, and usage of highly toxic pesticides. I have been roadblocked several times by my HOA for building a Ocean Friendly Garden in front of my unit. They still turn on the sprinklers after i turn them off, continue to use a highly toxic pestiside as weed killer (even days prior to a major rain event) and have even told me to remove my garden because it looks "wild, dead and unkept" - the proper term is dormant. There are so many HOAs throughout san diego and along the coast that are preventing people from following OFG practices. Its sickening!
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks,
Dan
3 comments:
I think a lot of HOAs don't know that they can have beautiful landscaping without water-sucking grass and pesticides.
We'll have to get the HOAs more educated on what beautiful climate-appropriate plants and shrubs look like, and also help them see lots of $ savings based on using 75% less water!
And btw, I think your garden looks beautifully wild!
I really like this photo and the natural look to it, with color and height variation! nice! TIme to inform more HOA's about landscaping!
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