A stretch of exceptional heat in Colorado is not only making summer tougher, but is also leading some homeowners to reconsider how much of their yards should remain grass.
What’s happening?
New advice for Colorado residents warns that long-running drought and high temperatures are making standard turf lawns both costlier and more difficult to care for, especially in places that are hard to reach or irrigate, like side yards, skinny strips of grass, slopes, and shaded corners.
According to The Coloradoan, the Colorado State University Extension and Fort Collins officials have recommended reducing lawn area bit by bit instead of tearing everything out in a single effort.
Before making changes, homeowners are being advised to look into possible restrictions and sources of help, including HOA rules, approved plant lists, and rebates that may offset costs…