These tips from Colorado Springs Utilities will help keep your lawn healthy while following the water wise rules.
https://www.csu.org/Pages/WateringYourYard.aspx
https://www.csu.org/Pages/WateringYourYard.aspx
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Yard Waste and Fall Leaves
Did you know grass clippings and leaves blown into the street during yard maintenance end up in storm drains and waterways? This causes problems in the city’s stormwater drainage system and can lead to flooding. It's also a violation of City Code and can result in fines. Instead of blowing leaves yard waste into the street try: - Composting: Researchers found that mulching leaves in the fall resulted in a greener lawn and up to 80% less dandelions the following springs. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers it a form of recycling that prevents filling our landfills, helps prevent pollution, enriches soils and reduces the production of methane gas. - Mulching: Using a mower to shred leaves speeds up their decomposition. The shredded leaves make excellent mulch and can be used in flower or vegetable gardens as a natural fertilizer and soil conditioner. For more info, check out the Think Outside the Lawn: Managing Yard Waste & Landscape Debris brochure (pdf) Other Ways to Think Outside the Lawn - Stop erosion by covering bare ground with grass, gravel or mulch - Direct runoff by installing swales or berms to slow waster down. Direct gutters and downspouts into green areas. - Consider water gardens. The benefits include pollution control, flooding protection, habitat creation and water conservation - Prevent blowing dust by covering gravel and dirt piles - Consider a rain barrel. They divert water from our drainage systems and the water can be used to grow healthy and lush plants. Blocked Street Drains Can Cause FloodingUnswept debris has the potential to flow into vital drainage systems, creating blockages that could cause flooding during the next rain or snow storm. Please remember that the drains on our streets are there for a very functional and important reason, and avoid letting yard debris (branches, clipping, leaves, etc.) move into the street and possibly down the gutter and into the drain. To report a blocked drain, please call the City’s Stormwater Division at 719-385-ROAD (7623) or via the City’s free GoCoSprings App (available at https://www.coloradosprings.gov/gocosprings) In an effort to reduce management inputs (water, mowing, fertilization, pest management) and labor, HOAs often consider the replacement of mowed, irrigated turf (bluegrass, fescues) with grass species (usually referred to as “native grasses”) that should require fewer inputs (less/no water, infrequent mowing, no fertilizer, few pesticides). These areas are often referred to as “native grass” areas because their unmowed (or less frequently mowed) appearance sometimes looks like that of an unmanaged, native prairie. Read more detail in the article you can download below
Key complaints heard about the native grass are:
PCVA Community Garage Sale was September 18th
Purpose: The Grounds Committee (GC) is established to advise and assist the PCVA Board and Community Manager to provide effective oversight, sustainment and development of PCVA neighborhood common areas. The GC also provides recommendations to the PCVA Board and the Community Manager on proposed grounds improvements that result in long-term costs savings to the PCVA, while sustaining the aesthetic beauty of the community. Primary emphasis is placed on water usage reduction and low maintenance landscaping.
Responsibilities:
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