There are at least four demonstration gardens in the general area, and there is a link to more information on them below. The one I know best is for my own water district, Tualatin Valley, located on 170th and Merlo Road in Beaverton.
I knew there was signage, like this one on mulch, but I was surprised to not see tags identifying the different plants.
In photos of lawn replacements, these tufts always show up, but what are they?
Then we saw the structures with not just maps, but lots and lots of different handouts.
This is where I realized that were were not just seeing one possibility for a water efficient garden, but three.
The areas are divided into sunny, shady, and mixed, so you can get different ideas depending on what best suits your property.
I appreciated the variety and clarity of the information available. This allows for self-guided learning at any time.
The traditional lawn is wasteful and surprisingly sterile, but also not very imaginative.
Building on a wealth of free information available, you can find alternatives that are better for the environment and more beautiful for your own enjoyment.
The transition may still take work and involve some headaches, but can also be very rewarding.
And that is not just referring to a lower water bill!
https://www.tvwd.org/
https://www.conserveh2o.org/sites/default/files/plantguide_demos.pdf
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