sedge: No-Mow, No- and Low-Water Grasses Let You Slack the Summer Away
- 04/09/12 09:49 PM
If you want a yard that demands less time money and water consider low-maintenance grasses in lieu of the traditional lawn. We love our lawns. Turf grass covers nearly 47 million acres in the U.S., according to the Lawn Institute. But that’s not very green. The average household dumps 60 gallons of water per day on conventional lawns. Toxic lawn herbicides and pesticides run off into lakes and streams. Gas-powered mowers spew pollution. And then there’s the watering, weeding, seeding, sodding, thatching, and mulching commitment. If you’re looking for an alternative, consider replacing some or all of your high-maintenance turf … (0 comments)
If you want a yard that demands less time money and water consider low-maintenance grasses in lieu of the traditional lawn.
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