California Is A Desert?
Even though southern California appears to be a perfect climate to grow nearly any kind of plant, and due to our lush and green landscape is quite difficult to envision as a desert, in fact it is. Even though the sun and temperatures on average are very pleasant and comfortable, the fact of the matter is that we do not get enough rainfall in southern California to have green plants grow effectively on their own. This will translate to plants and trees being lower to the ground and less green, taking on the look of plants that you will see as you drive closer toward harsh desert areas like Las Vegas. Without the intervention of man, the area would look quite different. Orange County is especially like this, where the majority of the greenery and lush landscaping that we see is a result of the artificial import of water in order to compensate for a lack of rainfall. Typically this would provide no issues at all because ever since the dawn of modern irrigation techniques water can be brought from other areas to where it is needed through piping systems. This does become an issue during drought times though, when there is simply not enough available water to compensate for the needs of people and animals as well as plants. We monitor the water that is held in the reserves that feed our area, and if that water level gets too low to assure that there will e an ample amount of drinking water for living beings, then we must shift into a conservation mode in order to salvage it. This means not watering the plants that we have created a micro-system for, and ultimately it means the loss of your beautiful landscaping.
In areas like Anaheim, people have grown used to the look of a lush and green lawn due to the fact that you can provide as much water as is necessary in order to keep it healthy in the heat. During drought times this amount must be reduced, sometimes well below that which is necessary to keep your lawn alive. This will result in your lawn turning brown and possibly dying, but this is a sacrifice that we all must make for the better good of our society. Simply put, people and animals are more important than your lawn looking green, so you must sacrifice it in order to benefit the community. Since drought times happen every few years, maybe it is time to rethink the lawns we put in and shift to a more water smart landscaping idea.
If you absolutely must see green grass outside your door then why not consider artificial turf in order to achieve that look? Artificial turf is a synthetic product made out of plastic that looks and feels exactly like real grass, and provides a soft and secure surface for children and pets to play on. Synthetic grass needs no water in order to maintain its look and feel, so you will ultimately save money on watering and landscaping while also benefiting the good of the community by saving water. If you would like to find out more about artificial turf in Anaheim, Irvine, Costa Mesa or any of the surrounding areas, contact Coastal Greenscapes today for a free estimate on an installation.
In areas like Anaheim, people have grown used to the look of a lush and green lawn due to the fact that you can provide as much water as is necessary in order to keep it healthy in the heat. During drought times this amount must be reduced, sometimes well below that which is necessary to keep your lawn alive. This will result in your lawn turning brown and possibly dying, but this is a sacrifice that we all must make for the better good of our society. Simply put, people and animals are more important than your lawn looking green, so you must sacrifice it in order to benefit the community. Since drought times happen every few years, maybe it is time to rethink the lawns we put in and shift to a more water smart landscaping idea.
If you absolutely must see green grass outside your door then why not consider artificial turf in order to achieve that look? Artificial turf is a synthetic product made out of plastic that looks and feels exactly like real grass, and provides a soft and secure surface for children and pets to play on. Synthetic grass needs no water in order to maintain its look and feel, so you will ultimately save money on watering and landscaping while also benefiting the good of the community by saving water. If you would like to find out more about artificial turf in Anaheim, Irvine, Costa Mesa or any of the surrounding areas, contact Coastal Greenscapes today for a free estimate on an installation.
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