A California city is implementing a unique program to help encourage people to replace their traditional lawns with other things.
According to KSBY, the city of Santa Barbara, California, is offering a cash rebate program to encourage citizens to implement “water-wise gardens” that capture and filter stormwater.
The gardens serve a dual purpose. They reduce your water bills by requiring far less water than a traditional monocultural lawn, but they also help to keep stormwater out of street drains and gutters…