[CA][Condo] Help managing water, water features and landscaping costs
It is 150 unit C- shaped condo community. The C opening is the road connecting to outside street. The first layer of C outline is various water features like waterfall, huge pond with multiple small fountains, pool and a hot spa. Next layer is inner street, then multi story condo units -> wide grass and medium height flowering plants -> large tree lines… the water features are also surrounded by huge area of greens and plants… our community looks beautiful with lush green trees and waters.. but you can imagine the sheer amount of money goes in maintaining these common areas.
As every element is aging, our water, tree cutting and landscaping budget is unbelievably getting higher… next year budget phase is soon approaching. Any suggestions? I was thinking to propose that we hire a landscaping designer to change some green areas to CA native plants or Mediterranean gardens, so irrigation and lawn mowing cost is a bit cut. But that will definitely take away the green feel of the community. Inspecting irrigation is another option. But these are may be a tiny drop savings. Open to ideas and answer questions.
Thank you so much.