> Don't they have laws, HOA etc. Most homeowners in the US are also not impacted by any laws or HOA rules mandating they have perfectly manicured lawns, either

> Don't they have laws, HOA etc. Most homeowners in the US are also not impacted by any laws or HOA rules mandating they have perfectly manicured lawns, either. This seems to be something limited to upscale suburbia particularly in the west, where the arid conditions require you to actually care for your lawn if you want grass.