About half the water we use at home goes to outdoor watering. That amount is partly why many Angelenos have opted to swap out their thirsty grass for a drought-friendly lawn.
These plants, especially native ones, boost biodiversity, help our local pollinators thrive and are beasts at saving water. So swapping out your Bermuda grass, for example, is a beneficial and cost-friendly choice in the long run.
But it can be expensive to get a lawn removed, costing thousands of dollars. That’s why there’s now a new way to make the switch for free. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has launched a no-cost turf removal program for eligible customers.
(This is separate from the SoCal Water Smart program, which has been running for a few years with a turf removal rebate, often up to 40%, once you’ve had the work done.)
What the program offers
The Landscape Efficiency Assistance Program is designed to help residents who may not be able to afford water-saving upgrades…