California is known for its sun and fun, as well as its struggle with Mother Nature, which has not blessed much of the state with enough water. Cities like Los Angeles have established outdoor water use restrictions to encourage the conservation of natural resources, including water, in due concern for environmental sustainability.

Residents have taken action by implementing drought-resistant solutions in their outdoor spaces, creating landscapes that are edgy and modern while also contributing to collective efforts to reduce water usage.

The exploration of alternatives to natural lawns and gardens has led to the blossoming of creative concepts and practices. In addition to desert plants, native plants, or plants that require minimal watering, synthetic greenery has effectively reduced the need for watering and maintenance altogether. This shift has allowed homeowners to comply with water restrictions without giving up entirely on their homes still having curb appeal.

For some homeowners, it would have never required much to convince them to join the movement towards low-maintenance gardens, even if there hadn’t been a drought at all. There are plenty of homeowners who are too busy or stressed to commit to gardening and lawn care. But even for those who have the resources and willingness, many among them have been dealt an unfortunate hand of other circumstances. These folks are too tired of trying to fight against Mother Nature. Some areas simply do not have the right soil conditions due to suboptimal nutrient or pH levels. For others who lack enough outdoor square footage for growing natural plants, their homes could use some greenery outdoors, even if that is on a small balcony or terrace.

The rejection of grass is also an ideological shift, towards an acceptance that “nature is its own decision-maker” and that “we had better learn to live a little differently with finite resources of water.”

The American lawn feels irresponsible’: the LA homes ditching grass for drought-friendly gardens, The Guardian

While artificial turf is often debated with skepticism, it is hard to argue on the premise of desiring and creating a more sustainable and resilient landscape when there is such persistent drought. 

Synthetic turf requires no watering to remain lush and green all year round, regardless of the weather. Homeowners in Lake Forest need not worry about maintenance, as there is no need for the lawnmower or fertilizers and pesticides, saving time and money in the short and long run.

Read Chris H.‘s review of NoMow Turf on Yelp

California is not the only place in the US that has sought to address water scarcity. Trying to cultivate and maintain a garden in unoptimized environmental conditions tend to render any degree of effort insufficient or unjustifiably expensive.

Synthetic grass stands the test of time for both young and old. Whether dwellers include seniors who are not physically able to perform lawn maintenance or young children play rough, artificial grass remains unaffected by a lack of maintenance, heavy foot traffic, droughts, and more. 

If you are interested in your own low-maintenance lawns a try, give NoMow Turf a call today!

NoMow Turf, Inc. – Synthetic Lawns & Putting Greens
26774 Vista Terrace, Lake Forest, CA 92630