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Originally Posted by outlaw
A lush green lawn is definitely beautiful. But at what cost? We spend $$$ and time to get it to grow, only to have to mow it weekly. We apply fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, suicide, homicide  ...until we can't take it anymore. I can't take it anymore. If you are looking at the "rock gardens" in the area, I agree that they are not very attractive. I am not advocating a Tucson/Phoenix typical yard. If you look into the yards that use different ground cover vegetation, some that are mowable, you may be surprised how nice and natural they look. These yards also attract butterflies, birds, bees, etc., much more than the typical grass yard. In the end, we all should do what we think is worth the effort. |
outlaw: I would not spite my nose..... Obviously and hopefully, each of us will get to decide. Arizona landscaping is simply not attractive to me or mine. The ground cover you suggest attracts more than just birds and bees and butterflies . People moved here seeking succor. I would hate to believe I am in a tug of war with water barons, et al and inclined to counter- tug , a tug if it presents itself but in the end billionaires always win out. what's a poor man to do
