exhibit a: a water-guzzling lawn exhibit b: gather

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Exhibit A: A water-guzzling lawn area that needs to be replaced with something less thirsty. Exhibit D: Irrigation placement of Netafim™ or other drip-type irrigation on the topsoil. Exhibit E: After planting the topsoil with thyme or another low water using ground cover and VOILÀ! One season later, the ground cover fills in. Exhibit B: Gather salvaged cardboard and newspaper. Cover the lawn with the cardboard or newspaper. Exhibit C: Cover the cardboard (newspaper) with 3 to 4 inches of top soil (raised bed blend is topsoil/ compost mix) An experiment in replacing an existing lawn with a water-friendly alternative.

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Page 1: Exhibit A: A water-guzzling lawn Exhibit B: Gather

Exhibit A: A water-guzzling lawn area that needs to be replaced with something less thirsty.

Exhibit D: Irrigation placement of Netafim™ or other drip-type irrigation on the topsoil.

Exhibit E: After planting the topsoil with thyme or another low water using ground cover and VOILÀ! One season later, the ground cover fills in.

Exhibit B: Gather salvaged cardboard and newspaper. Cover the lawn with the cardboard or newspaper.

Exhibit C: Cover the cardboard (newspaper) with 3 to 4 inches of top soil (raised bed blend is topsoil/compost mix)

An experiment in replacing an existing lawn with a water-friendly alternative.