by purchasegreen | Aug 5, 2015 | Drought, General
No one in California is a stranger to the fact that the state is in the midst of the worst drought on record. Recently, the California Department of Water Resources released a video that adds significant visual punch to the reality of the water shortage. The video... 
by purchasegreen | Aug 4, 2015 | Artificial Grass Blog, Drought, General, Industry News
As the drought in California continues, some old ideas about water are getting a much needed second-look. In particular, some lawmakers are working to modernize existing laws governing artificial grass. California Assembly member Mike Gatto (D-Glendale) has been... 
by purchasegreen | Jul 20, 2015 | General
Today, as property owners, 55 million homeowners invest in residential developments that are guided and governed by the rules and regulations of city, county, community, co-op or homeowner associations. These governing bodies help to ensure, for the good of the whole... 
by purchasegreen | Jul 7, 2015 | General
As California’s drought continues, residents are doing their part, sometimes creatively, to conserve water. Gov. Jerry Brown recently admitted to skipping showers to cut down on his water use, but addressing California’s water crisis will take more than... 
by purchasegreen | Jun 16, 2015 | Artificial Grass Blog, Drought, Recent News, Residential
Burbank Water and Power recently expanded its “Go Native” program, offering Burbank residents up to a $3 per square foot rebate when they convert their lawns to synthetic grass. The expanded rebate coupled with the low maintenance of artificial grass and... 
by purchasegreen | Jun 3, 2015 | Artificial Grass Blog, Drought
As the California drought continues its onslaught on the state’s water supply, the discussion surrounding what to do about it is shifting from a singular focus over what needs to happen right now to an added concern regarding the state’s long-term... 
by purchasegreen | May 20, 2015 | General
Gold Out of Straw When the unlucky heroine of a classic fairy tale is forced to spin straw into gold due to a careless lie her father tells the king, it is only through the magical, overnight, straw-spinning abilities of the little imp, Rumplestiltskin, that she is... 
by purchasegreen | May 5, 2015 | Artificial Grass Blog, Drought
After an arduous process of revision and consideration, the Water Resources Control Board of California is rolling out emergency regulations to meet Governor Jerry Brown’s mandatory 25% decrease in water usage. Because in March the state was only able to lower... 
by purchasegreen | Apr 28, 2015 | General
There once was a gardener whose time and energy were in increasingly short supply. Long days in the office, coupled with a lengthy commute found her weary and worn at the end of each day. While she longed to till up a bit of the earth around her home to make way for... 
by purchasegreen | Apr 23, 2015 | Artificial Grass Blog
The first step in creating an elegant, drought-resistant lawn is selecting the right turf for your application. After that, it’s time to decide which installation method to go with. While some homeowners choose to go the DIY route and install their own lawns,...
