Aurora is encouraging residents to rethink their landscaping as the city pushes for more water‑wise properties.
City officials say outdoor landscaping plays a major role in overall water use, particularly during dry conditions, and traditional grass lawns often require far more water than is sustainable for the region.
“The grass is going to have to suffer a little bit for us to save some water,” said Tim York, manager of water conservation for Aurora Water. “Your grass isn’t going to look like a golf course. It’s not going to be emerald green. That’s okay.”…