She had actually done her homework. Installed a graywater system. Chose a low-water fescue that kept its color even through heatwaves. While the rest of the neighborhood baked under sun and sprinklers broke down, her yard stayed quietly alive. Then came the email: “Please consider adjusting your landscaping to match the neighborhood tone. Excessively bright greens are discouraged.” Not a joke. Not a satire piece. An actual enforcement suggestion—because her grass was healthier than the HOA preferred. This wasn’t about water usage, or rules. It was about appearances. Specifically, her lawn made others look worse—and in places like this, that’s enough to get you in trouble. #House #neighbordrama