A Shift Towards Wildlife-Friendly Yards: State Laws vs. HOA Resistance

Despite numerous negative impacts of conventional residential landscaping, homeowner associations (HOAs) often ban or impede wildlife-friendly practices like native and pollinator plants, xeriscaping, drought-resistant plants, water-efficient plants and undisturbed areas. This article discusses the recent passage of state laws that limit the power of HOAs to bar these practices and other ways to address HOA opposition to wildlife-friendly practices by homeowners.