Most turfs in Aurora are comprised of Kentucky bluegrass, which thrives in – you guessed it  – Kentucky. The state, which is nicknamed the Bluegrass State, receives 42"-52" of precipitation annually. Aurora, in contrast, has a high-desert climate and receives less than 15” of water annually. To keep that bluegrass lush and green in Colorado requires significant supplemental water. About half of the water used during the growing season goes toward quenching turf’s thirst.

Water is a limited resource. With the climate becoming hotter and drier it’s time to rethink the role Kentucky bluegrass plays in our yards. Limit high-water grass to areas such as backyards where families gather and children and pets play.

To assist customers with converting to attractive, lower maintenance yards that save water and withstand drought, our water conservation specialists will walk you through the process of converting water-guzzling turf lawns to water-wise landscapes.