we should have a system that lets local communities decide things instead of a centralized power
Arizonians have some interesting lawns.
I'm sure Nevada is similar
@grant patchwork 😎
@tomhastherage in deserts, they can do rock gardens and such. The same thing where I live would just cause problems
yeah, people here in nevada are discourage from having lawns. It's better having a landscape that fits the climate anyways, less maintenance.
I spent the last month in vegas. I think the whole city could use a massive shade net over it
Exactly. I bet desert yards are super easy to take care of. Lol
well we live in these things that have permanent shade and AC they're called houses
@uncephalized what does your lawn look like?
@grant sadly I had to go outside sometimes lol
When a 114 degree wind blows in my face I get sad
well I have a portable shade with AC called a car
they recommend the yards go to natural grasses, which in theory don't require care. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/another-downside-to-your-classic-green-lawn-22716743/
The ac in my rental could barely keep up with the blazing sun and heat
well that's unfortunate
my lawn is all natural... i live in phx so that means dirt and rock, but its xeriscape so i guess that's good
@Putz that’s a fantastic lie. Lol
A native, natural lawn in Alabama would require the same maintenance
Possibly even more depending on what general ecosystem you emulate
try clover instead, per that article
Hire robots to maintain your yard...or goats?
That Smithsonian article is dumb, it doesn't provide a solution for those who use lawns for a purpose. It mentions sport's fields, but offer nothing they could use as an alternative
it only offers a solution for people who use laws as decoration
just let nature have your lawn, then your providing habitat for local species
@Putz it wouldn’t look good. Plus my yard is mostly native grasses anyways. I never water my lawn
Replace your lawn with a defensive moat
maybe a 20 year old car on cement blocks for decoration?
a moat in AZ would not be considered environmentally friendly, lol
Moats dont have to be filled with water
@Putz that’s literally every yard in rural Alabama. lol
But spikes are an option
scorpions and rattlesnakes?
Keep the moat filled with black single mothers. You’ll never get robbed
Lol
Or some liquid that won't evaporate...I dunno...
Oh come on that was funny.
Oobleck
we went "xeroscape" about 8 years ago, i.e. i shut off the drip system and decided only the things that survived were worth keeping
