Everyone realizes that the winters are getting colder and the summers are getting hotter, and this trend shows no signs of stopping any time soon. Residents of desert climates like Las Vegas have seen the summers staying over 100 degrees for longer and longer periods of time, and as a result our water reserves drop every year to new record lows. Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Summerlin and Henderson all impose watering restrictions on residents, and force water conservation by limiting the days you can water your landscaping plants, the times you can do so, and also restrict the washing of cars with a hose. All of these restrictions may seem like an undo burden on homeowners, especially since the heat that is seen in the summertime in Las Vegas is sure to have a significant, negative impact on your landscape plants and lawn if you can only water during the times imposed, however without each and every homeowner participating in the conservation effort we are sure to have a water emergency. This is why the penalties for violating the restrictions are large fines and potentially the cutoff of water services to the home all together. Quite simply, you have to participate even if you do not like it. Yes, you are going to watch your grass turn brown and die, but you do have alternatives.
Smart homeowners are switching over to desert landscaping and artificial grass (if they have not already) in preparation of the summer heat. Many homeowners are quite distressed about tearing out the sod that they paid so much for, and that they have cared for over the years, however we must all face the reality of the situation that we are in, that there is a drought going on and you are no longer allowed to water enough to keep the sod alive. This means it is either going to die completely in the next few months and you will be left with a brown lawn until the time when you can get a different landscape plan in place, or you can pre-actively change the plants that need water to landscaping that does not. For those who absolutely must have the lush look of grass, artificial turf is the way to go. The modern versions of the fake grass products are not like the ones you remember from years ago that would discolor, get baggy looking or pool water when it rains. The new artificial turf products have a nearly identical look and feel of real grass, and are installed in a way that will make you think that they are natural. We prepare the surfaces by removing all the old plants and leveling the space. We then fill the area with a cushioning underlay made of a number of different elements. The artificial grass is staked to this surface, and will allow for adequate drainage and removal of pet urine while still staying in it’s place and beautiful. You will need no yard maintenance because it isn’t growing grass, and you will save money every month on landscaping services and water bills. In addition, you will be doing your part to conserve water during a drought.
There are rebates and incentives that are available to homeowners who take the steps to installing desert landscaping and artificial turf. Contact us today to discuss with our staff what is available to you, and what your options are.