Despite Bay Area drought restrictions, there are 7 celebrities that are turning brown lawns to green open spaces, requiring minimal maintenance and water once established.
California is one of the most challenged areas for current drought conditions. Stiff penalties have been put in place by recent legislation that penalizes businesses and individuals for the misuse of water. Property owners and businesses are now seeking alternative water efficient landscaping that can tolerate drought conditions and use minimal water.
There are several different plants, shrubs and flowers that are extremely tolerant to drought conditions. Depending on the type of plants you prefer, the options can include but are not limited to:
If you want a low maintenance landscape that is colorful and green throughout the year, your best option is to replace your lawn with non-traditional grass and low maintenance plants. Drought tolerant landscaping does not have to be succulents, gravel and concrete. There are many choices available that include flowering perennials, synthetic grass and non-traditional grasses like fountain grass, juncus grass and many other drought resistant plant material. Designing and maintaining a low maintenance landscape is the best way to conserve water, cut maintenance costs and help contribute to sustainable landscape practices.
Water conservation with local legislation in the bay area is limiting the amounts of time you can cycle your water on, and with traditional lawn this becomes a challenge to keep it looking green and presentable. With the risk of the drought not going away anytime soon there’s no better time to start planning for the future. To keep you’re landscaping green and vibrant, you need to find alternative landscaping techniques that will support your properties future objectives.
Lawns and Plants are not the only way to beautify your landscaping. Walkways made with pavers and low maintenance impervious gravel can create a low maintenance property. Low voltage lighting that accentuates a beautiful sculpture for example could be incorporated into a landscape for the enjoyment of visitors at night. In addition to the designing aspect, you can also use various landscaping methods that will help conserve water.
If you like the low maintenance look that is colorful and interesting, adding different types of succulents, rocks and ornamental grasses can give you a care free landscape, improving water conservation that does not require much maintenance.
There are many options to help improve with local drought conditions, all it takes is a little creativity, pre-planning and you can start enjoying a water efficient landscape that will not only reduce watering costs but will also reduce maintenance for many years to come.
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