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5. PLANT TREES
Planting trees is an excellent way to get your community
involved in something that'll benefit the planet, clean up the air,
and increase your property value. If you're planning on planting
inside the community, do your homework. Make sure the tree
types and placements are appropriate and add the best value to
the community. With adherence to your governing documents,
encourage homeowners to also consider tree planting efforts to
provide shade and cut back on cooling bills.
6. RETHINK YOUR
LANDSCAPING
Homeowners will judge a board's environmental endeavors
mainly on their landscaping. Whether your association is
over-watering, pushing out local wildlife, or using outdated
equipment that spews toxic fumes, people take notice. There are
better, greener ways to maintain your property and approach
landscaping, including:
1. Using indigenous and drought-resistant plants
2. Making necessary irrigation system upgrades
or installations
3. Hydrozoning green areas
4. Understanding the weather patterns in your area and
adjusting watering schedules
5. Converting planter bed areas from pop-up spray heads
to drip systems
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