Artificial Turf

I wouldn't hesitate for a minute! Your realtor is is not up with the trends. With the water problems you guys are having I would bet in 2 years everybody will have it. I have seen it, and I think it is perfectly attractive. I am sorry I can't think of our friends name (her tag line says, Growing in the dessert, with the water bill to prove it.) She has artificial turf- and her garden area couldn't be any prettier. Just do it!

I agree with Lesa. Who is it that frowns on it? Even if you were putting your house on the market right away I don't see how it can possibly make any difference. The new stuff is super durable, looks very real and the low maintenance is a real selling point. Especially for a front yard that is strictly curb appeal, (meaning you don't go out there and play soccer or croquet on it).
Tell your realtor friend to wake up and smell the coffee, artificial turf is here to stay.

lesa said:

I wouldn't hesitate for a minute! Your realtor is is not up with the trends. With the water problems you guys are having I would bet in 2 years everybody will have it. I have seen it, and I think it is perfectly attractive. I am sorry I can't think of our friends name (her tag line says, Growing in the dessert, with the water bill to prove it.) She has artificial turf- and her garden area couldn't be any prettier. Just do it!

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@lesa you are thinking of @rebbetzin She has a lovely yard in the dessert.

I have sent an email to our realtor. It will be interesting to see what he says.

Mary

@ninnymary MANY years ago my Aunt and Uncle put in a little putting area around the swimming pool in AZ. Boy was that plastic grass HOT on the bare feet! I am sure things have improved in looks since then! I say go for it. Oh... an I REALLY want to see the front of you fabulous *Painted Lady* pics PLEASE.

Carol, I know that it gets hot but nobody uses the front lawn. The lawn is just for curb appeal. Besides, we make a big deal when the temps are in the high 70's! Usually they are in the 60's so it's pretty cool here year round.

Mary

Mary do you have to bring your lime tree inside? I know way off subject sorry.

ninnymary said:

Carol, I know that it gets hot but nobody uses the front lawn. The lawn is just for curb appeal. Besides, we make a big deal when the temps are in the high 70's! Usually they are in the 60's so it's pretty cool here year round.

Mary

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As You know I have a cousin in Pinole. I am amazed at how it can be 90 degrees here in IA and only 60 -65 there in Northern CA. How SWEET! By no means was I saying don't get it because it gets hot. Especially since the front yard is not for the kids play area. And I still want to see a photo of you beautiful home. hugs...

Nyboy said:

Mary do you have to bring your lime tree inside? I know way off subject sorry.

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No, Nyboy, the lime tree stays outside. It would be near impossible to bring it inside the garage since the pot is one of the biggest one I have. We only have a few nights where them temp. goes below 32. I always mean to go outside and cover it but I forget. That and the meyer lemon in the ground seem to do just fine. I have had a couple of plants that have been frost bitten pretty heavily but they always come back. I forget to cover those too! One of them is my angel trumpet (brugsmania) that is in a large pot on the deck.

Carol, I'm always saying it's too cold here! Wished it was 5-10 degrees warmer.

Mary

Contrary? You shouldn't let the opinions of others determine your preferences. Here in south-est, central-est Wisconsin where this summer's weather has been near perfect, astro-turf-stuff sounds unnecessary, yet it's not all that ridiculous an idea for small spaces.

In an area where water is scarce, it certainly makes a lot of sense to reduce water use wherever possible. I also agree that Victorian beauties don't look their best with the wilder look of low-water plants.

I suspect the green of the turf with a spot of color here and there would look very professional and smart. I say go for it if that's what you want.