[Jdmiata]

I like it. A little variety.

[kcrazorbackfan]

I pass it quite often whenever I take another route to the Colony area. IMHO, I like the looks of it.

Looks better than some of the crap-brown lawns that people seem to be content with.

[manaboutown]

This is a thorny issue, perhaps even prickly, but it seems the subject landscaping is incongruous with adjoining terrain.

[goodtimesintv]

Originally Posted by Retiring

I’ve had a home in Scottsdale since 2003. The last thing my neighbors or I would install is a cactus. They are a scorpion, tarantula and insect hotel. Cactus is what builders put in for the snowbirds that don’t know any better. Like putting a palm tree up against the house. A Floridian knows that’s a rat ladder, a snowbird learns that the hard way.

Thank You.

[ricthemic]

I think the reason the entire yard is covered with the cactus is to be cost saving maintenance free.. Sort of like replacing all the grass with river Rock which I believe that type of house is not allowed to do.

[ricthemic]

And IMO, it does look totally ridiculous

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

So....Arizona looks like an eyesore and a junkyard, and that’s how TV should be also?!?

I don't think plants are considered lawn ornaments? Plus I don't backyards are as restrictive as front yard. I don't care for cactuses, unless their pipe organs. if you've ever been to SW some castus are impressive. , so each their own. One thing if you don't like it just look the other way.

[salpal]

I agree that it is eyesore and I pass it daily. I have often thought that no burglar would dare to tramp through that mess. I know that above 466 folks can have lawn ornaments. The one that drives me crazy is the giant blue angel on Del Mar and Panama, just before Spanish Springs.

[Chatbrat]

Best one is the Dalmation starring at a hydrant also on Delmar

[Jim 9922]

It is all in the eyes of the beholder. Consider the junk vehicles, rusty gas pumps and "farm equipment", bronze cows, derelict and half swamped boats, "genuine" phony "historical" placards, and artificially faded signs and "advertising" posters strewn around our town squares.

[biker1]

And you paid for all of that stuff. New old stuff is not cheap ;-)

Originally Posted by Jim 9922

It is all in the eyes of the beholder. Consider the junk vehicles, rusty gas pumps and "farm equipment", bronze cows, derelict and half swamped boats, "genuine" phony "historical" placards, and artificially faded signs and "advertising" posters strewn around our town squares.

[Henryk]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

How can it be that yard ornaments are wisely not allowed, but yet an owner can have an entire yard chock full of about 50 different, scroungy cactus plants that look like a big junkyard??

Why are neighbors and guests made to look at such an eyesore, right on the street and sidewalk? It’s a community embarrassment!

Sorry, but I disagree completely. I think it’s quite beautiful with an interesting variety of types of cacti.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

How can it be that yard ornaments are wisely not allowed, but yet an owner can have an entire yard chock full of about 50 different, scroungy cactus plants that look like a big junkyard??

Why are neighbors and guests made to look at such an eyesore, right on the street and sidewalk? It’s a community embarrassment!

Photo anyone?

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[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

How can it be that yard ornaments are wisely not allowed, but yet an owner can have an entire yard chock full of about 50 different, scroungy cactus plants that look like a big junkyard??

Why are neighbors and guests made to look at such an eyesore, right on the street and sidewalk? It’s a community embarrassment!

Because you can not regulate taste and opinion with rules.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Jim 9922

It is all in the eyes of the beholder. Consider the junk vehicles, rusty gas pumps and "farm equipment", bronze cows, derelict and half swamped boats, "genuine" phony "historical" placards, and artificially faded signs and "advertising" posters strewn around our town squares.

You consider those eyesores? Wow