Is it real green grass, or NewGrass? Consider a synthetic lawn.
August 24, 2008
Several weeks ago, I was walking Magneson Loop (neighborhood street near my home), and the green grass of a charming little bungalow caught my eye. The lawn was perfectly groomed as if cut by artists with scissors.
After further close inspection, I determined that the lawn was actually synthetic grass! While GetWithGreen hears of these products often from manufacturers, this was my first real life experience with this type of eco-friendly product, and from a distance greater than two feet I could not tell the difference between this artificial sod and traditional sod.
According to the Association of Artificial & Synthetic Grass Installers, homeowners installing artificial lawns reap the following benefits:
- Goes where no natural lawn dares to and thrives under almost any condition
- Low maintenance just keep it clean with a blower
- No need for watering, No need for mowing
- Never trim, edge, aerate, seed, thatch, or feed the lawn again!
- Thrives in full sun or shade
- Won’t stain, fights fading & discoloration Read more
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LANDSCAPING: Smart irrigation technologies for your yard
July 20, 2008
Soil moisture sensors and weather-based irrigation controllers (such as our favorite Cyber-Rain) allow for much more efficient watering of your landscape. But, did you know that there are certified professionals Nationally who can help you optimize your landscape watering with these technologies to save both your pocketbook AND the environment!?It is true, there are designers, contractors, and auditors across the US, who have been certified under the EPA’s WaterSense program for their expertise in building landscaping systems that make efficient use of water. The WaterSense program offers a list of these landscape experts, and the criteria by which they were certified. Clicking on the following link will take you to EPA’s list of WaterSence certified professions.
According to the EPA, homeowners could reduce irrigation water use by 15%, or 9,000 gallons annually, by designing landscape irrigation systems using certified professionals. That is just about equivalent to leaving your hose running nonstop for nearly a day!
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LANDSCAPING: Rain Bird sprinkler contest gives you a green yard makeover
May 12, 2008
Rain Bird Corporation announced today that they have opened registration to win a $10,000 backyard makeover in their Why is it Always Greener contest. One grand prize winner will receive a gift card to the home retailer of their choice, and a first prize winner will receive a $500 gift card. The sweepstakes only requires you to fill out their form electronically and submit. GetWithGreen.com thinks this could be a great way to get in on transforming your backyard to a greener solution — using products like automatic sprinkler shut-off sensors.The deadline for entries is midnight on August 31, 2008. Winners will be announced in October 2008.
Additionally, the Rain Bird team is still accepting nominations for its Intelligent Use of Water Award. This award is open to homeowners (and organizations) whose Read more
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