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The Honore Border Task Force was created in 2023 to tackle the worsening conditions along Honore Avenue’s border. Local residents were worried about increased visibility of their homes and passing traffic, higher noise levels, and incidents of trespassing near their property lines. Other issues included overgrown vines, invasive plants, and plant debris that damaged the landscape.

In early 2024, Palmer Ranch Master Association (PRMA) notified Turtle Rock that timely, coordinated border improvements were expected. PRMA requested a collaborative plan, warning they would manage repairs at Turtle Rock’s expense if requirements were not met. The County Stormwater Division was also involved due to the retention ponds connecting with South Creek and the intercoastal waterway.

After comparing solutions like walls, fences, and various landscaping strategies—and considering lessons learned from earlier experiences—the task force determined that using sustainable, native plants would be the most practical and effective approach to address concerns. Building walls would not only be extremely costly, but would also pose significant design and implementation issues, as well as ongoing expenses and upkeep for both the wall itself and the surrounding landscape.

A comprehensive plan has now been developed. The improvement project will be conducted in stages, beginning this spring at the northern TR border behind Nice Way and extending to the preserve area past Treesdale Ct. (yellow zone) The next phase will address the borders of Hanging Moss, Canary Palm, and Far Oak Circle, (red zone)with completion anticipated by late 2026.

Each stage begins with clearing and site preparation, followed by planned planting and temporary irrigation until the plants become self-sustaining. Once finished, maintenance responsibility will be transferred to the landscape committee for ongoing care.

To keep the design consistent and make sure the plant selections are suitable, an independent landscape designer was hired to design the landscape plan, assist with bid document preparation and vendor proposal review and manage the project.

Phase 1 land clearing has been completed, and planting is anticipated for March or April 2026, depending upon weather conditions and site preparation. Planning, clearing, and bid preparation for Phase 2 will take place later this year, with planting anticipated in Fall 2026.

The task force recognizes that planting along the border might help reduce some noise from traffic on Honore, but this effect will be minimal. At present, there are no practical solutions to completely block out street noise. The main advantages of these border plantings are visual road screening and discouraging trespassing—results the task force views as positive achievements.

The task force has worked to improve the Honore border, showcasing Turtle Rock as a community dedicated to maintaining an attractive environment. We believe this project will provide a long-lasting benefit for every homeowner.