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Tried that no-mow grass trend in my backyard and got a surprise
I let a patch of my lawn in Portland go wild for 6 weeks after reading about that no-mow movement online. Figured I'd save on gas and help the bees, but my neighbor actually complained to the HOA about weeds taking over. What I learned is that trendy ideas like this don't work unless you're ready for the real upkeep or have a plan that fits your specific yard. Has anyone else tried this and dealt with pushback from neighbors?
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jenniferw823mo ago
Good luck convincing an HOA that anarchy in your front yard is actually "environmental stewardship." My neighbor threatened to call the city on my "weed sanctuary" until I pointed out his dandelions were taller than mine. Turns out trendy grass ideas work a LOT better when you live in the middle of nowhere instead of next to someone who mows every Thursday at 7am sharp.
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max_ross3mo ago
Ha, fair point @jenniferw82 - but I'd argue my "weed patch" actually got my HOA to relax a little.
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