Converting Kentucky Bluegrass to Native Grass in City Parks

摘要

As a result of the severe budget constraints that have impacted the health of the City's parks, Colorado Springs Parks Department developed a strategy for reducing the amount of irrigated Kentucky bluegrass in order to help maintain a healthier and more sustainable parks system. The strategy includes converting low-use, high-maintenance Kentucky bluegrass to native grass to achieve significant water savings and reduce the overall water footprint of city parks and greenways. The results of convertingof nearly 60 acres have been dramatic, proving very cost effective while providing more attractive landscapes. Learn which areas to convert, how much water you can save, and step-by-step details of how to make the conversion a success!