Picture This: Instead of just talking about native plants, paint a picture of what your neighborhood could look like – beautiful, easy to care for, and good for the environment.
Here’s What You Can Do: Make a simple plan with steps that can be followed, when you could implement them, and who would be manage each phase of your project.
Talk It Over: Everyone on the board needs to agree. Set up some time to talk and answer questions anyone has.
Who Can Help? Determine which board members are excited about transiting to natives. Give them the info they need to help everyone else see the future.
Dealing with Doubts:
- Setting the Record Straight: Some people might have the wrong idea about native plants. Be ready with facts to show they’re not messy or hard to manage.
- Working Through Concerns: If board members aren’t sure, stay calm and listen to their worries. You can share facts about how native plants will be better for everyone in the long run.
Why Now is a Good Time: Waiting could cause bigger problems like increases in water bills or hurting the local wildlife around us. Act now to prevent those issues.
HOA NATIVE FIRST 