[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I took the discarded plants that they had pulled out of the beds. They had to do that in order to put in new plants. They do this every quarter. If you're lucky, and enjoy gardening, you will be in the spots where they're doing their quarterly switching and get your pick of the discards before they bag them and throw them in the trash.

There is usually nothing wrong with any of the plants, and if they're not unrooted and burned by the sun after sitting there without soil, water, shade, for a few hours, then they can be easily replanted in your own garden and give you a few months of enjoyment.

They don't sell the ones they pull out of those beds, they throw them in the trash. It's a HUGE waste of money and I can't stand that they do that to perfectly good, healthy growing plants.

Maybe some TV Land garden club should take the leftover plants to the flea market and make some money for their club or for charity?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Nah. I don't think that has happened. Someone may have raised the subject but that doesn't mean they have cut the budget. Sad thing is that the economy has made all things cost more.

One of the things I love about this place are the flowers everywhere and the care given to the public areas. Some people are more "visual" than others.

Sometimes I love the choices made more than other times but I have never not liked them. They are a joy to see.

The economy did NOT just cycle NATURALLY and prices went up. It was the disease that has slowed down transportation - even goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. It was an UNnatural, outlier-type of event that affected the US and the world's Economy. It has affected even the cost of flowers and the manpower (people power) costs to change old ones and plant new ones.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

I too have noticed that the general maintenance of the landscaping in the common areas has declined a bit. I have seen weeds growing in cracks of the sidewalks, dead palm branches lying on the ground for days and the flowers seem less vibrant and hearty as in the past. The one thing that has always stood out about TV is the infrastructure and the upkeep. I hate to think that it is slowly deteriorating.

Don't forget that Florida summers are getting hotter and more humid. The Gulf of Mexico water temperature is at high levels. The plants and the selection of plants will, also, have to change eventually.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by chuck.grospitch@gmail.com

We've discussed hoping they never plant these again, as now they are blocking the view seeing into oncoming traffic in several of the roundabouts. This could easily cause an accident down by the Rohan roundabout going north from 44.

Yes, I agree and mentioned that also! Killer flowers in TV Land!

[Villageperson]

I have lived here for almost 5 years and think these are the prettiest flower combinations we have ever had. I hope they will plant them again in the future. The villages does a great job of keeping our corners pretty!

[Holpat39]

Be patient we have had a most unusual summer. Too much rain and too hot. They will be changed out soon and all the beauty of the flowers that we expect will be back for the winter/snowbird season.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by chuck.grospitch@gmail.com

We've discussed hoping they never plant these again, as now they are blocking the view seeing into oncoming traffic in several of the roundabouts. This could easily cause an accident down by the Rohan roundabout going north from 44.

See post #34.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Agreed and I have seen many times the round-a-bouts are SO OVERGROWN that they partially obscured the line-of-sight for the ONCOMING traffic (note : I always don't TRUST and VERIFY what the other drivers are doing). I have also observed oak tree branches partially obscuring stop signs and stoplights.
Also, I would prefer that that 10% flower deduction be applied toward cutting oak branches away from the power lines that can disrupt power during a hurricane or other wind storm!

Don’t the power lines belong to the power company?

[A-2-56]

The difference between a flower and a weed really only comes down to if it is in the desired location or it has intruded where it does not belong.
My wife will plant milkweed for a purpose while most people find if unsightly.
I have planted plumbago on a hillside for cover but if it is my yard I spray it.

[flflowers]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

When they're putting in new plants they will give you all you want of the plants being removed...

I was told at the Rec Center where they were removing and was told I was NOT allowed to have any.....

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by flflowers

I was told at the Rec Center where they were removing and was told I was NOT allowed to have any.....

Ask the guy pulling the flowers.
¿Puedo tener algunas de esas flores?

[La lamy]

They do look a little wilder than the typical TV flowers, but I like them!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Don’t the power lines belong to the power company?

Possibly. Yet, I am sure that TV Land COULD (?) exercise some control and motivation for whoever is ultimately responsible for the lines. But, the problem remains.......that of overgrown oak tree limbs. Ideally, they would run underground. That would or could produce some other problems and also cost a lot - but, there would be long-term advantages and maybe lower maintenance costs and less power outage time.
I have seen oak trees growing on residents' properties that cut visibility to stop signs. That would certainly come under the control of TV Land managers.

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Maybe some TV Land garden club should take the leftover plants to the flea market and make some money for their club or for charity?

So the "leftover plants" - have fleas? LOL

[Carla B]

I agree with the posters who are concerned about the view of the roundabout. It doesn't seem to bother the resident driver, but as the copilot, those seedy-looking flowers obstruct my view.