Well as many of you know we are in a severe drought in California. As I drive through neighborhoods here in the Sacramento area more and more lawns are turning brown while California is imposing new laws to restrict water use. California has started imposing fines as of August 1, 2014 of up to $500 for each water violation. What does this mean to California homeowners? Will this mean that neighbors will turn each other in for over use of water?
From a recent news report ~ The new rules ban washing cars without a nozzle on a hose; watering driveways or sidewalks; using potable water in ornamental fountains; and over-watering landscaping so that water runs off into roads and adjacent properties. Recycled water is exempt.
Under the new statewide rules, any agency that does not impose mandatory conservation measures could be subject to state fines of up to $10,000 a day.
Although we are in a drought some counties have increased their water use...this seems crazy with all the signs around us of a severe drought. I'm proud to say that Sacramento's water use has decreased more dramatically than all of the rest of the state!
When you are selling a home, curb appeal is extremely important...so what do you do in this drought to help your curb appeal when you have a brown yard and you have water restrictions? Sneak out in the middle of the night and water your lawn? Well, water rates are on the increase also!
I was very against artificial turf for the longest time...it seemed to me that it would not be liked by potential buyers and it would be a detriment to selling your home in California. Well, I have recently changed my stance on this. Take a look at these 2 lawns....
Although Brown Grass is Sexy in the drought, if you are thinking of buying a home, which front yard would appeal to you? So, what can you do to fight this? What about artificial turf? Look at my before and after photos of the backyard at our Elk Grove home...
Walking on it feels better than the old dead grass, the dog loves it, no water is required...so what's not to love? It looks great! And best of all....I love it. I think this is a great answer in the current drought to adding curb appeal to your dead yard.
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