Ready to Replace Your Thirsty Lawn with a Sustainable Garden?
Consider sheet mulching, an easy process of layering cardboard and mulch right on top of the grass. With sheet mulching, you don’t need chemicals to kill the grass and you can plant your new Bay-Friendly garden right into the mulch layers.
Get tips and how-to info here. And check out the water-efficient landscaping rebates available from local water agencies.
Bay-Friendly Lawn Conversion Info, Materials & Designs
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 About Sheet Mulching: Find out about this environmentally friendly way to remove a lawn or establish a new planting area.
 Buy Sheet Mulch Materials: Get the info and materials you need to transform your high water-use lawn into a sustainable garden.
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 Example Lawn-to-Garden Conversions: Get inspired! Check out sample designs for lawn-to-garden conversions created by Bay-Friendly Qualified Professionals.
 Learn More: Visit www.loseyourlawn.org for more info, including water-efficient landscaping rebates for Bay Area homeowners and businesses, and a directory of Bay-Friendly Qualified Professionals who offer sheet mulching and other sustainable landscaping services.
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Water-Efficient Landscaping Rebates in Alameda County |
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 Water agencies in Alameda County offer rebates for water-efficient lawn conversions, irrigation equipment upgrades, and more. You may be eligible for cash back up to $500 (for single-family homes) or $3,000 (for businesses).
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For information about rebates in other Bay Area counties, go to www.loseyourlawn.org. |
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