Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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TV used cypress mulch for many years, and St. Aug. grass. The change to pinestraw and zoysia save the builder about 3 hundred bucks per house. Both changes are inferior products and not better for those purchasing homes here.
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The superiority of St. Augustine to zoysia is very subjective to be stated so matter-of-factly.
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I'm in favor of xeriscape landscaping; but I think changes still have to be approved by the ARC.
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It is the same here as the rest of the country, depending on who you are...
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In addition, you really aren't saving water. There isn't much difference in the amount of water each type requires. The real secret is not to scalp your lawn and let it grow to a height of 4 inches or so. Those who have Zoysia should think about planting St. Augustine plugs!
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But my Zoysia looks better year around than you describe and I like it just fine. It's only your statements such as "one can't deny that any type of St. Augustine looks 100% better than the Zoysia..." that I take issue with. I for one certainly can deny that. (I don't know why the newer areas would be a problem unless newly installed lawns simply aren't getting proper maintenance.) There are many, many beautiful Zoysia lawns in TV year 'round. |
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However, the first thing we did with our landscape was take out the Pine Straw and replace it with a combination of rock and bark. Of course, we had to have a couple of Palms to make it look "Florida". I am beginning to see a number of yards replacing about half or more of their yards with various plants with bark and rock. "Attractive" or "creative" is in the eyes of the beholder.
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This is important? Why? Just stay within the covenants and restrictions. What some people see as important is incredible to me.
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pine straw
That is the reason The Villages uses pine straw all over the landscape in the villages, it is a fire hazard, it attracts snakes, rodents, and bugs. I find pine straw very Florida friendly and beautiful, it is a natural look. No rocks or stone for me.
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Agree.
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Possibly the landscaping deed restrictions have become less restrictive and more Florida-Friendly as The Villages expands south?
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I was told by The Villages Management Office at Sumter Landing doing The Academy Class... "The Villages do not go out looking for violations, if
if a resident (s) reports the possible violation to them , they will look into the issue and take action if required" You do not have to give your name, address or any ID on your part.. Lets put this statement to test!! And then report back on this web site your experience |
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