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California cities consider green alternatives to lawns

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on November 21, 2008 at 5:29 am

From the San Francisco Chronicle:

Cookie Smith was surprised to learn the fake lawn that earned her a home-beautification award violated a city ban on artificial grass. Her neighbor was shocked when he complied with a state order to conserve water and was instead threatened with a $50 fine for letting his grass wither to a brittle brown.

Such is the dilemma confronting Californians: Water supplies are dwindling, but some cities still require homeowners to maintain lush, green lawns. Other communities forbid artificial turf.

“It’s kind of like saying ‘We want you to look like Brooke Shields, but we don’t want you to use any makeup,’” Smith said.

Now some cities are reconsidering their lawn laws and exploring alternatives to homes with perfect rectangles of green.

Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle by clicking here.

November 21, 2008 · Filed Under Drought Tolerant Landscaping

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