Lawns

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Lawn should be free of obstacles- no trees, flower beds, sprinkler boxes, fences adjacent to the lawn etc. which reduces mowing time, edging and frustration.

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Where possible, set lawn back from sidewalks,driveways and other hot, dry surfaces. As well as keeping lawn back from fences and along the house.

What to use instead of lawn?

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Planting beds with heavy coat of mulch.

Outdoor patios and hardscapes.

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Why is this better?Strong curb appeal.Reduced maintenance.Increases the usefulness of your property.Waterwise & socially responsible.Encourages outdoor living.

Plant shrubs and perennial flowers with colorful foliage and interesting textures so it will look great all year long, whether flowers are currently blooming or not.

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Lawn DesignEliminate lawn in areas where it will serve no purpose, be difficult to grow and manage.

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Low-maintenance is by design

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Lawn should be a central open space. Avoid using lawn on steep slopes.

Avoid lawn in hot and narrow areas. Avoid using lawn as a pathway.

Make the lawn a single defined shape, making the entire landscape appear

organized and well-maintained. Don’t break up the lawn with an island of plantings or the effect is ruined. Plus, watering grass around a

centralized flower bed is extremely hard to do efficiently. A central open space is simple and easier to maintain. Planting beds should

be drip irrigated.

Lawn is ideal for recreation and is best used on a flat surface. Lawn on slopes waste water and are hard to maintain.

Instead, plant slopes with flowers or shrubs and water them with drip irrigation.

Save the lawn for areas where it canbe enjoyed.

Wherever possible, keep lawn away from driveways and sidewalks. Lawn next to

hot surfaces requires more water to keep it happy, which leads to over watering

the entire landscape. Appropriately-sized plants in narrow areas increases water

efficiency and decreases maintenance. Save the lawn for areas where it counts.

Use hardscape materials for paths. Lawn makes a poor pathway surface—it needs

more maintenance and water to stay looking nice. Instead, use mulch, gravel or pavers for your pathways, filling in any leftover spaces with low-growing plants.

The journey will be far more invitingwhile also improving function and

reducing maintenance.

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