The Government Paid Me to Remove My Lawn—Here’s What Happened

Here’s What Happened The Government Paid Me to Remove My Lawn... The Government Paid Me to Remove My Lawn...

Why I Decided to Remove My Lawn Why I Decided to Remove My Lawn From the depletion of water to the lack of biodiversity, lawns are a huge drain on resources and give little back to the environment. From the depletion of water to the lack of biodiversity, lawns are a huge drain on resources and give little back to the environment.

Government Incentives Government Incentives There were several rules to follow in order to qualify for a rebate, but it was well worth the effort to supplement the steep cost of lawn removal and renovate my outdoor space for sustainability. There were several rules to follow in order to qualify for a rebate, but it was well worth the effort to supplement the steep cost of lawn removal and renovate my outdoor space for sustainability.

How I Transformed My Yard How I Transformed My Yard I started the lawn-removal process with solarization, which involves covering the grass with a plastic sheet to kill it off. Then I implemented xeriscaping principles with rock gardens that both myself and my kids could enjoy. I started the lawn-removal process with solarization, which involves covering the grass with a plastic sheet to kill it off. Then I implemented xeriscaping principles with rock gardens that both myself and my kids could enjoy.

Life With an Xeriscape Life With an Xeriscape Research shows that xeriscaping can reduce typical household water usage by 60 percent in arid regions, and I have definitely seen some significant savings. Research shows that xeriscaping can reduce typical household water usage by 60 percent in arid regions, and I have definitely seen some significant savings.

How My Neighbors Feel About It How My Neighbors Feel About It During the lawn removal process, my neighbors were skeptical. It didn’t look great for a while. Luckily, the completed transformation earned their approval. They’ve even asked for a few tips on how to apply for a local rebate program as well. During the lawn removal process, my neighbors were skeptical. It didn’t look great for a while. Luckily, the completed transformation earned their approval. They’ve even asked for a few tips on how to apply for a local rebate program as well.

3 Essential Tips for Successful Lawn Removal 3 Essential Tips for Successful Lawn Removal 1. Get Funding First 2. Buy Local, Native Plants 3. Think About Biodiversity 1. Get Funding First 2. Buy Local, Native Plants 3. Think About Biodiversity

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