Monday, May 1, 2017

Ditch the High Maintenance Front Lawn and Plant Natives




As a Northern Californian experiencing a serious drought, I am thrilled to see more and more gardens filled with planets that need NO water. It is called xeriscaping and it is gorgeous and has enormous variety. If you’re tired of the constant mow/water/fertilize/ mow cycle of your lawn, consider getting rid of it altogether. It’s not as bizarre as it sounds. Some water conservationists estimate that up to 40 percent of a household’s water usage during the summer months is spent on outdoor watering, so ditching the lawn altogether can save you time, money, and a precious resource. One eco-friendly option is to replace all that turf with plants indigenous to your region, which will require less water and look far prettier than any plain ol’ square of green grass every could.  Start a xeriscaping movement on your street. 

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