It is that time of year, the weeds are sprouting in yards, and your neighbors are noticing (and complaining). Many of us have enjoyed the great rains this summer (over 5″ right here in SMVE), but now we’re left with the aftermath to clean up — Weeds! Many of you may ask why it matters. First, failure to remove weeds quickly can result in seeds that end up in the soil for many years. The longer you wait, the more weed-pulling you’ll need to do in the future. Secondly, the more soil that is disturbed, the greater the chance for old seeds to sprout. And finally, the faster you get to the weeds, the easier it is to remove them — young weeds have shallow root system whereas old and established weeds require more effort to remove. Remember that weeds produce seeds that can spread to a neighbor’s well tended yard and your neighbors don’t want your weeds! Don’t neglect weeds edging your sidewalks and sprouting in the driveway. Also don’t neglect weeds growing between the small strip of land located between 2 houses. Tip: pull young weeds out immediately following a rain. The soil is soft and the weeds pop out easily — roots and all.
Please attend to the weeds in your yard, driveway, and sidewalk edges by September 1. Homeowners who still haven’t addressed the problem weeds by that date will receive a formal notice of cleanup needed with a September 15th completion date. If weeds still are not removed by September 15th, then a hearing and possible fines will be imposed. Per HOA yard rules and regulations, it is a homeowner’s responsibility to keep the yard maintained and weed free at all times (see Yard Rules and Regulations).
