Drought-Friendly Lawn Makeovers Take Root Among Santa Clara County Homeowners

CBS San Francisco

August 2, 2022

As the drought drags on, there is surging demand in Santa Clara County for rebates that pay you back for removing a water-thirsty lawn.

"I have so much more appreciation for the California native plants now," said Julie Garrett, who re-landscaped her front yard in San Jose.

She used drought tolerant plants, and a patch of UC Verde buffalograss — a new alternative turf grass that can go long periods without water.

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