Unless you've been living in a bubble the last 30
years, you've probably heard environmentalists speak about the
dangers in owning and caring for a lawn. Aside from the dangerous
chemicals that are found in grass seed, fertilizers, and pesticides,
lawns require mass amounts of water; which in many areas of the
country comes at a premium. While America might still be known for
it's iconic 1950's white picket fence homes with perfectly manicured
lawns, a new generation of no-grass landscaping is starting to
emerge.
Landscaping enthusiasts don't have to hassle anymore with tedious grass and harmful fertilizer. Instead they can choose a variety of gravel, river rock, low maintenance shrubs, and drought resistant succulents and cacti.
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ZEN
RETREAT: This
stunning Palo Alto, CA Zen garden is
filled
with Japanese Maples and shrubs that are drought
tolerant.
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SUCCULENT
SPLENDOR: This
San Diego, CA home is
covered
with a variety of succulents which are able to hold
water
for long periods of time.
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NEW
MEXICO PARADISE:
This beautiful Albuquerque backyard doesn't
require
one drop of water. The variations of rock and drought resistant
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