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UtterlyBoring.com is produced by Jake Ortman (e-mail, resume), a 33-year-old dad, percussionist, sysadmin, Web developer, IT consultant and jack-of-all-trades geek, living in Bend, Oregon. He created this so that his expensive journalism and technology degree isn't getting totally wasted. In addition to editing this site in his free time, he is the service manager at Weston Technologies. He has LinkedIn and Facebook profiles if you're trying to stalk him. He will not be posting on Twitter.
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Screw mowing the lawn
I'm getting me some fake grass. Anaheim, along with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, is test-driving synthetic lawns as a way to conserve water.
If it works, residents who install the faux grass may soon be eligible to receive rebates, similar to those offered for low-flow toilets and water-efficient washing machines.
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Public utility officials estimate that about 40% -- perhaps as much as 70% -- of an average residential water bill goes to outdoor uses. And 90% of that water is used on lawns. Living in a desert like we do, I'm wouldn't be surprised to see this show up at some point. I know that my dad-in-law who does landscaping for a major resort in the area has had to paint dry grass green during drought years around here (yes you read that right: he painted grass green). Link via Les.
3 Comments
yoleen said on 02/10/04 @ 10:32 PM: I'd give up the lawn for xeriscape before I'd go for a fake lawn.
jerry said on 08/14/04 @ 03:23 PM: if you would like to get a quote ..just email me..
we have agreat price and instalations..
thanks
david said on 03/08/05 @ 08:50 PM: Warterless Grass is the best synthetic grass out, if you don't think so check web site www.futurelawn.biz
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