A HOMEOWNER was fined almost $1000 for planting flowers in their front yard as a way to combat climate change. In a letter posted on the website Popville which updates Washington D.C.
residents on issues happening in the city, one homeowner pleaded for advice on how to avoid an HOA fine. “In an effort to combat climate change while helping to revive the decimated population of pollinators in our region, to follow District suggestions on conserving water, and to beautify the neighborhood, I planted native wildflowers last year,” the homeowner started off . In order to plant the flowers, the homeowner created a plot of wild meadow outside their urban home.
Attached to the letter is a picture of lively pink, red and purple flowers blending in among the tall green grass. “In addition to the butterflies and bees, many neighbors have stopped by during the year to complement my garden and often ask where I obtain the seeds,” the homeowner wrote. “It’s actually been a great way to meet neighbors.
” Although the owner’s garden beautifully blossoms during the springtime, throughout the colder months, when the flowers haven’t bloomed, the garden can look unkempt. “The nature of meadows, however, is that they’re wild.” “They appear unkempt when not in flower.
The problem is that urban residents are accustomed to neat grass lawns that drive climate change, but they’re sadly not used to seeing 10 x 5 feet of actual nature in their outdoor environments.” The hom.
