A new year, a new lawn with no mow grass.

The next project on our horizon is the backyard landscaping. Here’s the general breakdown of what we hope to start in January and finish by May:

- level yard
- design and install drainage & rainwater collection system
- build entertainment area
- design and install small sprinkler system
- plant lawn

If we really rock it we’ll get to some of these:

- relocate backyard water source
- build deck and laundry nook
- build pergola
- plants
- lighting
- outdoor shower & spool (small pool)

I found our grass. NoMowGrass.com sells a hot & dry climate blend of alpine/dwarf fescue and supine bent that grows in 5-10 days and only takes 3 weeks to fill out. It only needs to be mowed 1-3 times per year (depending on your taste) and during the hottest months only needs 3 light waterings per week.

The lawn will be 500-550 square feet.

Visit bewaterwise.com if your curious about Southern California’s water problems.