Wow - thanks everyone for the great ideas. It gives me a lot to think about. Covering it with any sort of structure would no doubt have to be approved - but, I hope to get to the garden centers this weekend. I like the Pompous grass - but wonder if it would affect the AC in anyway. I love the way it looks, year round. We did have a neighbor that caught heck for not cutting his back in the Fall. The following spring, it was flying everywhere. It didn't bother me one bit, but some people complained. Condo living is challenge. Someone is usually not happy.