My Complex Has a Garden. What Are The Rules?

In the event your community has a garden for the enjoyment of all residents, the following policies apply.

a) Unless otherwise posted, the hours are from dawn to dusk.
b) Use at your own risk. In case of emergency call 911.
c) You agree to plant the garden plot within two weeks of being assigned a designated area.

d) You agree to maintain the designated plot and to keep plants within the assigned/designated area.
e) We encourage an organic gardening program. Use of pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides made fromsynthetic materials, as well as the use of chemical fertilizers, are not advisable. Slug bait is permitted only when used in enclosed containers, which must be removed from the site after use. Use of raw human and/or animal waste is not allowed due to environmental and health concerns. Fully composted manures, such as steer and chicken manure, are allowed.

  1. f)  No illegal plants may be grown, including but not limited to any plant listed by the state agencies and weed control board as noxious weeds.
  2. g)  Only water your assigned garden plot.
  3. h)  Maintain healthy plants and remove dead plants in a timely manner (not to exceed one-week duration).
  4. i)  Materials other than plants are prohibited, except items that assist with growth.
  5. j)  All tools provided by us must remain in designated areas. We are not responsible for injuries due to the use of tools. If you need any additional tools, they are your responsibility.
  6. k)  Debris after planting, any remaining soil, fertilizer, etc. must be swept away immediately.
  7. l)  Garden plots will expire with your lease, and may be renewed at the time of lease renewal. If you decide not to renew usage, the plot must be cleaned out and left in the original condition. Renewal is not guaranteed.
  8. m)  We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged plants or other items.
  9. n)  Please be respectful of the neighbors who live around the gardens. No smoking, noise disturbances, or horseplay is allowed.
  10. o)  Animals are not allowed in the garden plot areas, except for assistance animals.