Explore COII Communities Native Landscaping

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Growing Native at Home

COII Communities are focused on native landscaping and easy to care for lawns! Learn more below!

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Native Plants

COII Communities has specific native plants that have been chosen by our Lead Landscape Designer.
COII home owners will be helping all creatures thrive by focusing on native plants.

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Easy Lawns

COII has intentionally kept lawns a manageable size for easy upkeep and more time for play!
Smaller lawns are more cost effective.
For running and playing with your neighbors, COII Communities offers green spaces and a walking path.

A black stone with 'Wellness' written on it, placed on raked sand.

HOA Guidelines

COII's HOA guidelines support sustainability and wellness for people and the planet.
COII offers on-going educational events for COII Home owners and the community.

Alternative Lawns

Keep your lawn simple with a rock garden.
Simplify native landscaping with a few plants to start.
Grow a small garden in your lawn.

Meet COII's Lead Landscape Designer

Cathy Bilow

Cathy Bilow of Accent Nature LLC is COII's Lead Landscape Designer. Cathy is an expert in Native Landscaping, with over 45 years of experience. Cathy has held accreditation in Organic Land Care through the Northeast Organic Farming Association and was a Charter member of the Midwest Ecological Landscape Association. She treats each landscape the highest standards of ecological care. Cathy is an expert in native landscaping, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each project she works on.