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Faking it the green way: Artificial grass looks great and saves water

Posted by: Maven on May 23, 2009 at 7:31 am

From the San Gabriel Valley Tribune:

Robert and Corinne Linke used to have a lawn like many of their neighbors in West Covina, but last year the Linkes decided to install water-saving artificial grass.

Several factors played a part in the decision, Corinne Linke said. Her husband injured his back and could no longer garden, and the couple became aware of a worsening drought and wanted to do their part in conserving water.

After purchasing artificial grass last year from AGL Grass of Southern California, they’re happy with the results. “We’ve had people stop and get out of their cars and check if it’s real,” she said. “It just looks too nice.”

With awareness of the region’s water crisis growing, water agencies like the Metropolitan Water District, which provides water to 26 cities and water districts, have been offering incentives for residents to conserve, and people like the Linkes have been getting the message loud and clear.

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May 23, 2009 · Filed Under Drought Tolerant Landscaping

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