Why Southern California Needs Synthetic Turf

Southern California has been experiencing drought conditions for the past several years.  What this means for the community is that there has not been adequate rainfall to fill the water reserves to the point of having enough water for all humans and animals in an emergency situation.  The counties monitor the water levels in order to predict availability, and if it appears that the reserve levels will not be adequate then they impose conservation restrictions on all residents.  This translates to it being illegal to waste water, with both fines imposed on water wasters and also benefits to conservation.

"Water waste" in southern California is specifically defined to include watering your lawn.  While this may seem to be a bit much because your lawn needs water in order to survive, you must realize that people and animal's lives must take priority over your lawn.  It may be painful to watch your investment dry up and turn brown, but in order to keep it green you are going to need to waste almost 55 gallons of water every year that could go towards drinking water.   All residents must participate in order to actually cause conservation to have an impact, so everyone as a collective whole must understand that there is a good chance that your lawn will die.

Because there is no way to predict if there will be enough water to avoid conservation necessities of shutting off sprinklers to grass, many people are taking what they consider a smarter route.  They are taking the funds that they would have allocated towards replacing their grass that was damaged last year and instead putting in artificial turf or desert landscaping.  By replacing their living grass with ground coverings that do not need water, it no longer matters if California is in a drought situation or not.  In addition to finally taking control of the looks of your landscaping once and for all, you have actually created a far better situation as far as the time and money that goes into landscaping.  You will no longer need to spend your weekends caring for your lawn or paying someone else to do it for you.  You will no longer need to pay high water bills in order to irrigate the grass you have.  Artificial turf is a synthetic product that needs no water in order to stay green, and desert landscaping is a technique that uses elements from the desert in order to create a beautiful landscape.  Both versions can create a stunning yard without the use of the wasteful grass, and alleviate the stresses of potentially losing money on grass every year.  In certain cases, the county may even provide rebates on the installation of the water smart ground coverings, but you must consult the services of a professional to find out more about these programs.  Contact Coastal Greenscapes today to find out more.

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