Drought Tolerant Landscape

PACE PROGRAM DROUGHT

TOLERANT LANDSCAPE

According to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, landscape water use accounts for as much as 60-70 percent of the average California residential water bill, with nearly half of this water use wasted through overwatering, runoff, and evaporation.

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One of the most water-intensive plants contributing to high landscape water usage is turf grass. Its high water use and frequent maintenance make it an expensive, time consuming, and non-sustainable landscaping option. By replacing turf grass areas with drought tolerant, low water use landscaping options, homeowners can save up to 40-60 gallons of water annually per square foot replaced. In fact, the average residential customer spends about 60% of their water on outdoor irrigation.

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The advantages of artificial turf are that it doesn’t need water, fertilizer, or mowing. It holds up to wear and tear far better than natural grass.