Some homeowners in Southwest Florida are coping with the continued drought by finding alternatives to grass for their yards. Some believe the area will soon have year-round water restrictions, and they're moving now to cope withe a continuing water shortage. It's not going to rain year-round. I hate to see people using precious water on their lawns. Pat Baggett says she also is conscious of the water shortage.
Plants are better.
They use less water to look good. Ken Simmons is worried about water too. I think we're on the right track in addressing them. Landscapers and nurseries say that homeowners should remember that if they use rocks on their yards, it may feel hotter, because the rocks will not absorb the heat, as grass and plants would. Still, water managers are encouraging alternatives to grass, because water restrictions likely could become a way of life in the region.