Spring planting
The temperatures in March, April, and even the early parts of May make it a great time to replace any plants lost during the winter. Look around your lot and see where plants may be dead or missing, then head to the nursery to grab a new plant. Keep in mind, dead or dying plants in the front yard zone must be replaced with the same plant or similar type off of the approved plants list.
Submitting for design review
Replacing plants in your front yard zone that are not dead or dying with a different species of plant requires a design review application. Remember the application must be approved before you start digging.
Weeds sprouting
The arrival of weed season often means more work monitoring yard zones for the pesky sprouts that can overtake your yard. Make sure you take action:
- Regularly remove weeds from the front yard, rear yard, and rip rap.
- Rain softens the soil, making it easier to pull the entire weed — root and all.
- Keep chemicals away from the rip rap and water line. They can harm animals living in the lagoon. Weed barriers can be a good alternative.
- Consider hiring a landscaper to pull weeds and save yourself time.
- Dispose of weeds in the green waste — or yard waste — bins.
- Attend Lagoon Care 101 or read the recap for how to handle subaquatic vegetation in your lagoon zone.
Irrigation and watering
During the winter, plants need less water to survive. Take the time to adjust the settings on your irrigation controls to give plants the water they need in the warmer weather. While you’re in there, check the power and if any batteries need replaced.
Use these tips as a starting point to keep your yard zones compliant this spring and summer. Please use the community concern to alert Community Life to any landscaping zones that need addressed — including builder lots and community areas.