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Riverside puts more money in turf-removal rebate program
They city of Riverside, California, is putting another $1.5 million into its turf-removal rebate program, which ran out of money in May. Riverside area businesses and residents already have received almost $5 million in rebates as an incentive to replace their lawns with drought-friendly landscaping. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) supplied about […]
September 25, 2015
Riverside’s turf removal rebate program has been revived, allowing residents to swap out their lawns for xeriscaping. Photo: TurfTerminators.com
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California bars HOAs from outlawing artificial grass
California homeowners who opt for artificial turf as a way to conserve water during the continuing drought are now protected from homeowner associations’ sanctions thanks to Assembly Bill 349, which Gov. Jerry Brown signed Sept. 4. The law, which became effective immediately, bars homeowner associations from forbidding the installation of synthetic grass. About 4.8 million […]
September 8, 2015
More and more homeowners in the desert Southwest are replacing their natural grass with artificial turf, such as the Act Global product seen here. Photo: Act Global
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Caltrans wastes millions of gallons of reclaimed water for San Diego landscaping
As Californians grapple with ways to reduce water usage in the face of an epic drought, from painting brown lawns green to removing yards altogether, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to use drinking water to protect miles of landscaping along medians and embankments in San Diego County. Each year, the department uses about […]
April 28, 2015
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Cacti having a moment in the sun
California landscapers are helping homeowners reimagine their yards as the state suffers through an epic drought. Solutions to Governor Jerry Brown’s call for a 25-percent reduction in water use range from painting brown grass green, to complete yard removal in favor of drought-resistant plants. As a result, cacti and other succulents are becoming popular. “It […]
April 24, 2015
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Drought-stricken lawns go from brown to green with a coat of paint
Removing their lawns may not be the only option for California homeowners facing an epic draught and resulting water use restrictions. Companies throughout the state are offering lawn painting services, where non-toxic, biodegradable paint is sprayed on dormant grass in order to achieve a lush, green appearance. Turf painting has been used by golf courses […]
April 23, 2015
Photo: USA Today.
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Los Angeles mayor credits rebate program for reduced water usage
Part of California Governor Jerry Brown’s April 1 mandate for the state to reduce its water use by 25 percent was a call for the removal of 50 million square feet of lawn, or about 1,150 football fields. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said the city is well on its way to helping reach that […]
April 17, 2015
Photo: Kirk Condyles, The New York Times.
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Local governments in California respond to water use restrictions
As the reality – and implications – of California Gov. Jerry Brown’s call for a 25 percent statewide water use reduction, landscapers are watching to see how the issue unfolds in the drought-stricken state and across the country. The nation-wide coverage of the water use restrictions shows Americans’ increased awareness of water conservation. Less than […]
April 13, 2015
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Water shortage in California the result of 40 years of delusional infrastructure neglect
California’s water shortage looms large in the headlines this spring. What few are talking about, however, is that the shortage is entirely man made. While the shortage is being blamed on global warming, big developers and big agriculture, it’s really the fault of big-headed people with a small vision of the future. These dire circumstances […]
April 8, 2015
The Folsom Lake reservoir near Sacramento at a near record low in 2014. Credit: Randall Benton/Sacramento Bee
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Water-use restrictions have California homeowners looking for drought-resistant landscaping
When California Governor Jerry Brown imposed mandatory water restrictions on residents, businesses and farms last week, he caused many to wonder about how to maintain their lawns. The Governor, who ordered cities and towns in the state to reduce water usage by 25 percent, suggested people move away from grass in favor of more drought-tolerant […]
April 8, 2015
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California governor orders first mandatory water cutbacks in state’s history
In an effort to address the state’s long-term drought, California Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday implemented a 25 percent mandatory water reduction. The order, the first in California history, will impact residents and businesses, but will not affect farmers, who have already suffered cuts to their allocation of water. Last week, NASA’s Jay Famiglietti had […]
April 2, 2015
Already suffering following four years of drought, large landscapes such as parks and golf courses must impose further restrictions following California’s water conservation mandate.
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HOA Fines Homeowner for Drought-Resistant Landscape
One San Francisco homeowner is battling one Homeowner Association over the issue of sod. The resident installed a drought-resistant yard, according to CBS, but the HOA is arguing sod is a must.
August 18, 2014
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California Agencies Need to Get on Same Page to Deal with Drought
There is no doubt that California is facing one of the fiercest droughts in history. After Gov. Jerry Brown declared a statewide emergency back in January of this year, residents and agencies have been taking shorter showers, doing larger loads of laundry, and of course, backing off on the lawn care.
July 29, 2014
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