Changed my mind about grass after tracking water use for 2 months

I always thought a big green lawn was the dream for my backyard in Phoenix. Then I measured my water bill during June and July and saw the sprinklers alone used over 4,000 gallons a month. That number made me swap half the grass for gravel and desert plants. Anyone else cut back their lawn after seeing the real cost?

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jennifersmith2d ago

I pulled out 300 square feet of grass in my backyard last year after seeing a $150 jump in my summer water bill. Replaced it with decomposed granite and some agave plants, and now my yard still looks nice but uses maybe a fifth of the water. It feels way better knowing I'm not just dumping money into keeping grass alive in 110 degree heat.

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lindareed2d ago

Wait, 300 square feet? That's like the size of a small apartment! I can't imagine tearing up that much lawn by hand in 110 degree heat. You must've been dying out there.