The Hidden Cost of Turf Removal

The Hidden Cost of Turf Removal: Why Going Grass-Free Isn’t Always Greener Turfgrass removal programs have gained traction in recent years as the need for water conservation has grown, especially in arid and drought-prone areas of the country.…

How to Maintain Sustainable Turfgrass

Turfgrass is often criticized in water conservation conversations. I’ve seen it everywhere from media headlines to municipal rebate programs and the message is clear. If you want to save water, rip out your lawn. But is grass really the villain…

The Truth About Grass’s Impact on Water Use

Introduction “Grass lawns are the biggest water waster in the West!” “Lawns don’t provide any ecological functions or benefits. Why do we have them?” “Maintaining lush, green lawns in dry climates promotes unsustainable…

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