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"Home-Landscape
water use can consume from 59 to 67 percent of total home
water demand (Residential End Uses of Water, American
Water Works Association Research Foundation). What is
the value of home landscapes, and how much water should a
home landscape use? While there is no precise answer,
attractive landscapes have been shown to increase property
values from 7.28 percent to nearly 15 percent. How
much water a home landscape needs depends upon its soil, sun
and shade exposure, plant types, irrigation system and local
climate..." (Homeowners Can Conserve Water with
Low-Tech and High-Tech Solutions Alike, Water Right -
Conserving Our Water, Preserving Our Environment,
International Turf Producers Foundation). To read the
complete article click www.turfgrasssod.org/contents.html
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EMPIRE
Zoysia, requiring an average of 3/4" of water per week,
is reportedly more water efficient than other types of
turfgrasses. You will want to consider the long-term
effects of water efficiency when deciding what kind of grass
to use.
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