Added Low-Water Plants and Cut Water Use in Half
One look at his front and back yard and you can tell, Jorge Azevedo has pride in saving water. A landlord of five properties, most of which have been converted to low-water, River-Friendly Landscaping, Azevedo walks us around, showing off his micro-sprays, drip sprinklers and layers upon layers of mulch. He estimates all of his H2o-efficient features and plants use at least half as much water as they used to, even with adding a vegetable garden, complete with squash, watermelon, tomatoes and grapes.
A true oasis, but one that uses even less water, Azevedo has managed to make his landscape look great, all while drastically cutting his water use.
Though the initial investment was hefty, Jorge and his wife, Myra, know it was worth it. Jorge started to make the transition to turf-free about three years ago. The change consisted of taking out grass and putting in low-water landscaping that included mulch, rock, bark and drip irrigation, rather than water-thirsty grass.
Jorge also is part of the of the City of Sacramento’s River-Friendly Landscape program where he received a rebate from the City for removing his front yard lawn and replacing it with native- and drought-tolerant plants.
He is extremely proactive in doing his part to use water efficiently, not only for his own home, but for the other properties he owns!
