“Why would you take out perfectly good (pick your adjective: beautiful, green, healthy) grass?”
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BEFORE: no landscaping Shortly after installation AFTER: 1 year later |
Most landscaping plants require significantly more time to fill in than grass (especially if it is delivered in rolls from a sod farm). A new drought tolerant landscape usually needs 6-12 months to root and spread. Installing smaller sized plants and allowing them to fill in makes the most sense economically. The landscape will look sparse for the first few months with mulch or tree chippings comprising the majority of area as the plants and colors are establishing themselves.
Some neighbors comment negatively shortly after installation because xeriscaping challenges their sense of status quo. We’ve become so accustom to the uniform green grass lawn that front yards filled with other colors can make some feel uncomfortable. After a year the complaints dry out and in fact turn to compliments and interest in installing similar landscaping. Owners report that tenants and neighbors comment on the natural beauty and uniqueness.
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With a little patience, a lawn can be turned into a sensible and beautiful outdoor space that most everyone will love. Yes, even the naysayers. Sometimes especially.
1 comment:
Thanks for following my blog Josh
I like what you are doing
Jim
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