Bonnie Marcus, ACC Committee
You have probably noticed that everyone has some weeds, including the common areas. When you have the rains we have had, along with the warm temperatures in December, we are going to get weeds. Our landscapers have been through the community twice in the past two weeks spraying our areas. I’m afraid it’s only going to get worse, but if you stay on top of it, it can be more manageable.
At this time of year, you should be preparing for the upcoming weed season with pre-emergent spray. This application should be applied twice a year: January-February and again in July-August (winter rains or summer monsoons), but it’s not too late.
SunBird homeowners are solely responsible for keeping their property free of all dead/dying weeds, plants, trees, bushes, and other items, including trash/debris determined to be unattractive or a nuisance.
The ACC Guidelines for weeds is that property owners receiving two notices of non-conformance within a 12-month period will become a recurrent, noncomplying offender, resulting in an immediate $50 fine. The first fine is $50, and if the problem continues, the fines double from the previous fine with each letter you receive.
A little investment in the pre-emergence can save you money in the long run. This will not only save you time and money, but you and your neighbors will enjoy your beautiful landscaping all year round—weed-free.
If you need help, you can call the office for some telephone numbers of landscapers, or you can pick up a service list in the lobby by the table with the newspapers. The service list is also on our website under Community and Homes.