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Introduction For many ornamental landscapes, the easiest path to water savings isn’t the addition of new irrigation technologies or the removal of turfgrass—it’s simply fixing what’s already there. Studies have shown that 30-60% of irrigation water is wasted, often due to leaks, broken sprinkler heads, poor pressure regulation, or improper irrigation scheduling (Kjelgren et al., 2000; […]
Introduction Parks, green spaces, and urban landscapes are not just pretty or pleasing to the eye, they are vital to health and community well-being. We know, for example, that people living near green spaces have a 55% lower risk of developing psychiatric disorders like stress, anxiety, and substance abuse (Mulhern, 2020). Urban parks also help the environment by removing […]
Introduction Summer temperatures in the United States have been getting hotter since 1970 with city temperatures increasing more quickly than adjacent rural areas. And since 80% of the U.S. population lives in cities, this trend effects the majority of Americans (Climate Central, 2014). Well-planned, climate-resilient landscapes not only provide aesthetic and recreational benefits but can […]
During the 2025 legislative calendar a bill in Colorado was introduced to limit the amount of turf that can be installed on multi-dwelling and residential property. The legislation “Limit Turf in New Residential Development” (HB 1113) was introduced by Senator Dylan Roberts, Representative Karen McCormick and Representative Lesley Smith on January 27th and referred […]
During the 2025 legislative calendar a bill to address “Water Wise Landscaping “ (SB 305) was introduced by Senator Keven Stratton on February 19th and referred to Utah State Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment. The bill would have made amendments to existing law that does not permit turf to account for […]
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium quis, sem. Nulla consequat massa quis enim. Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, arcu. In enim justo, […]
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