RVRMA has the goal of reducing herbicide use throughout the community. We use natural methods to choke out weeds such as aeration, fertilizing, overseeding, and topdressing. Herbicide use is necessary in order to control weed growth, but we do try to use these methods conscientiously.
Bindweed, crabgrass, clover, dandelion, and thistle are present throughout the community. Some areas are in better shape than others. With the advice of the town of Carbondale, we will not be applying herbicides to the turf in Triangle Park or Orchard Park as it is in good condition.
If you opted out of spraying last year, you would remain on the opt-out list—homeowners who opt out will be required to maintain a weed-free property using alternative methods such as manual removal.
If you would like to be added to our opt-out list or have any questions, please email Travis.Green@rvrma.org
Relevant Updates:
Fertilization throughout RVR will take place on the weeks of 9/25 and 10/2.
Regular mowing is scheduled to begin on Monday 5/15/23 for all of RVR. See the mowing schedule below.
If your lot is having issues please call the front desk or email Travis Green at Travis.green@rvrma.org.
SDS sheets for those herbicides can be found below.
Please report any leaks or maintenance issues associated with the water system to the RVRMA front desk; frontdesk@rvrma.org (or via email to the GM ashley.lynch@rvrma.org).
RVR Irrigation Education:
THE HISTORY OF IRRIGATION BILLING
Schedules and Technical Data:
Turf Aeration and Fertilization Schedule 2023 V2
Weed Spraying Schedule 2023 V2
SDS Sheets for herbicides/fertilizers used:
SDS WSBB1877M40U5SB Fertilizer with Pre-Emergent
ALPHA FERTILIZER SDS.(used for fertilization for Old Town and any others on the no spray list)
Tenacity Herbicide Safety Data Sheet
Spot Spraying of Vacant Lots (Noxious Weeds):