Fall is the time of year when many people in the Coachella Valley overseed their lawns for the winter.
Overseeding is a very water intensive process to get the new seeds to sprout.
That’s why water agencies across the valley encourage residents and businesses to “go gold!” for the fall. By skipping overseeding, you can:
- Save money – Seed and labor costs are expensive.
- Conserve water – Overseeding uses a lot of water. Going gold is the sustainable choice.
- Improve air quality – Less mowing or scalping means less dust and particles in the air.
- Maintain healthy grass – Overseeding can stress your lawn, causing it not to look as nice next season.
Tired of keeping up with your grass? Update your yard with desert-friendly landscaping to save water, time and money. Many area water providers offer turf removal incentives to replace grass with low-water plants.
Desert Water Agency, for example, offers a turf removal incentive of $2 per square foot for customers. An additional $1 per square foot is available for Palm Springs residents through a partnership with the City of Palm Springs, for a total of $3 per square foot. Check with your local service provider to see if incentives are available in your area.
For information on overseeding, go to www.dwa.org/overseeding. For a desert-friendly landscaping guide, visit www.dwa.org/lushandefficient. Or get more water-saving tips at www.dwa.org/save or www.cvwatercounts.com.
