[renielarson]

I prefer grass, trees, shrubs, flowers too. How beautiful.

However, in TV, I think about the upkeep of grass...mowing, pulling weeds that grow outside the edge of the web liner, weeds around the plants (actually grass most of the time that has spread by it's wondrous tendrils).

I think about the watering vs. a drip soaker.

I think about the time I have living in TV and the joy of freedom to do as I please whenever I want. Not being tied down doing chores that are unnecessary...but chosen only because I love the look.

Think river rock looks better and better the more I think about it.

Ahhhhhh....free at last!

Love it Bubba!

[Bubbalarry]

I have read my rules cover to cover and have yet to see where they, TV claim you must keep them pine needles.

However watering restrictions require that you only water once per week unless you install new plantings.

I installed several and watered them 3 times a week for the permitted 30 days. Then cut it back.

Finally lawn grass brings on just as many critters especially them chiggers as does the pine needles in the Florida climate we live in.

I have a friend who lives in the oldest section across RT441 and she can't get ride of bugs she has in her lawn unless she removes all the grass and changes it to St. Augustine grasses. I splat them like a pancake every time I drive up her driveway. Man is it ugly.

[Frangyomory]

We live in a three year old CYV and love our grass. We replaced ALL the pine needles used by the developer with nice river rock. So, we have combined grass and river rock. We love it and love our privacy. Truthfully, most of the rules for CYV apply to the front of your home, the back yard is pretty much yours to do with as you want...except to remove any trees the developer put there. If they are greater around then 1 1/4 inch (I believe) you cannot cut them down without going to the architectural committee for permission. We had one really ugly tree and got permission to remove it and replace it with a queen palm. No problem. Good luck. We love our CYV and if it is privacy you want, this is your dream. Of course we prefer the grass and so does our dog.