This doesn’t mean you need to remove ALL of your turf grass lawn. Although, you certainly can. Turf has it’s place. Take some time to look around your yard and decide where the lawn is useful and where it is not. Maybe break it down like this: Good places to have turf: Bad places to […]
Are you planting perennials that require low amounts of water? With our current drought situation in Utah, a great way to reduce water usage is to remove parts of the lawn and install xeriscape plantings. Many areas of the state will probably come under water restrictions. The good news is that there are plants that […]
Water-wise ground covers are excellent plants for areas where low-growing plants are needed. They provide flowers and foliage and they protect the soil. The parking strip (the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the curb) is often the first area of lawn to be removed when gardeners are seeking to reduce the thirsty turf […]