Defiant homeowner stages clever protest against strict HOA policies: 'Love it'

A homeowner posted on Reddit showing off a wooden sign they made defending the wildflowers on their property.

The Reddit post included a picture of the artsy sign adorned with flowers and leafy plants, which read "WEEDS ARE FRIEND."

The homeowner captioned the post, saying, "Got approval to install some signs in the front garden. Our lil FU to the [homeowners association] who thinks wildflowers are weeds."

It seems the HOA has been mowing or removing what they believe are weeds, but are actually wildflowers. This homeowner is taking a stand to protect their native flowers.

The OP probably loves having wildflowers that naturally grow around their property. Native plants and natural lawns are super low-maintenance. They require less water than traditional lawns, and don't need to be mowed or weeded.

Because they're natural, there's also no need for toxic pesticides or herbicides. Homeowners can save money on gardening and lawn maintenance supplies when they opt for a natural landscape.

Rewilded yards aren't just low-maintenance and cost-effective. They're also wonderful for the environment. Pollinators need native plants, and humans need pollinators. They're essential for protecting the food supply because they help crops reproduce.

Native plants also balance out the local ecosystem, whereas invasive species disrupt the environment. Despite this, many HOAs don't allow people to rewild their yards or have native plant lawns. And HOAs may also tear up native plants and mow unnecessarily, like in the OP's case.

Letting plants naturally grow results in a beautiful, diverse landscape and reduces property maintenance for busy homeowners. There's also no need for toxic chemicals like herbicides. It's a friendly favor to pollinators, local wildlife, and the entire planet.

Commenters were big fans of the OP's sign.

Should homeowners associations be able to determine what you grow in your garden? Yes 💯 Only if it impacts your neighbors 🏘️ Depends on what you're growing 🌼 Heck no 🙅 Click your choice to see results and speak your mind.

One person said, "Hah! Love it."

Another shared their own issues with their HOA, saying, "We registered our house as a pollinator highway with the state. We plant clover instead of grass and HOA sent us a warning for weeds."

Someone else mentioned how much they love the wildflowers in their neighborhood: "My [neighbor's] flowers are weeds, but natural to the area and look so good in [bloom]."

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