Photos: Weeds are a plenty in Tucson
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Recent rains have made Tucson greener, but not in a good way.
Weed removal
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Rafael Lomeli, who owns Valle Verde Landscaping, uses a weedwhacker to mow down grasses and weeds at a residence near downtown Tucson. After recent rains, with the possibility of more to come, weeds, unwanted grasses and more are suddenly upon us. For nine years, Lomeli has been weeding, trimming and removing trees, working on irrigation systems and planting lawns.
Weed removal
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Some weeds are a little more out of control than others as recent rains have left many parts of the city covered making it a lot greener than usual. The weeds and grasses should not be higher than six inches according to a city ordinance in regards to private property.
Weed removal
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Rafael Lomeli, owner of Valle Verde Landscaping, uses a weedwhacker around some lantanas as he mows down grasses and weeds at a residence near downtown Tucson. For nine years, Lomeli has been weeding, trimming and removing trees, working on irrigation systems and planting lawns.
Weed removal
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
The City of Tucson asks home owners and responsible parties to keep their property clean of weeds as recent rains have left many parts of the city covered making it a lot greener than usual. The weeds and grasses should not be higher than six inches according to a city ordinance in regards to private property.
Weed removal
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Rafael Lomeli, who owns Valle Verde Landscaping, uses a weedwhacker to mow down grasses and weeds at a residence near downtown Tucson. After recent rains, with the possibility of more to come, weeds, unwanted grasses and more are suddenly upon us. For nine years, Lomeli has been weeding, trimming and removing trees, working on irrigation systems and planting lawns.
Weed removal
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Some weeds are a little more out of control than others as recent rains have left many parts of the city covered making it a lot greener than usual. The weeds and grasses should not be higher than six inches according to a city ordinance in regards to private property.
Weed removal
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Rafael Lomeli, owner of Valle Verde Landscaping, uses a weedwhacker around some lantanas as he mows down grasses and weeds at a residence near downtown Tucson. For nine years, Lomeli has been weeding, trimming and removing trees, working on irrigation systems and planting lawns.
Weed removal
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
The City of Tucson asks home owners and responsible parties to keep their property clean of weeds as recent rains have left many parts of the city covered making it a lot greener than usual. The weeds and grasses should not be higher than six inches according to a city ordinance in regards to private property.
Weed removal
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Even in alleys, the City of Tucson asks home owners and responsible parties to keep them clean of weeds. The weeds and grasses should not be higher than six inches according to a city ordinance in regards to private property.
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