We have been remiss in our promise to our friend Duane at SYNLawn, whose comment you may have seen on our site.  Since his post, we have exchanged a couple of e-mails, and are glad to finally be able to write about SYNLawn.  He makes some very good points, so be sure check out his […]

Filed under: water-wise gardening on June 29th, 2008 | No Comments »

…up gallons and gallons of water.  You may have seen our previous article in the “Water-Wise Gardening” category.  We are not fans of vast expanses of grass unless it serves a useful purpose.  Kids and animals can be the argument for a big lawn.  Allergies can be a deal breaker.  But, is there a compromise? […]

Filed under: water-wise gardening on May 18th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Filed under: water-wise gardening on May 8th, 2008 | No Comments »

Here’s some stats on yard waste to consider. Please keep in mind that we are avid gardeners, hikers and just generally prefer to be outside kind of people and these are ways to help manage your outdoor space ~ not eliminate it! A simple adjustment of your sprinkler systems along with an understanding of your […]

Filed under: water-wise gardening on September 3rd, 2007 | No Comments »

I’ll never understand Southern California’s love affair with lawns. It’s not just because I’m highly allergic to the plant; it ’s the sheer incompatibility with our weather system. On any given weekday, city-employed gardening companies are busy mowing, edging and watering street medians. Every Wednesday, our neighbors have their lawns maintained in a similar fashion. […]

Filed under: water-wise gardening on September 3rd, 2007 | No Comments »