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CAI GreAter Los AnGeLes ChApter • www.cai-glac.orgaTTraCTive sUmmer LanDsCape TrenDsby Lindsay BirenSummertime is here, kids are home from school and your attentionto the outdoors is at its peak. The smell of fresh cut grass,the shade from beautiful blooming trees and the sweet aroma ofperennials and seasonal flowers are a delight for all your senses.Ah yes, we all love the summertime. It’s a time to get outdoorsand finally enjoy the beautiful surroundings of your homeownersassociation, resorts, shopping centers and your friends’ andfamily’s beautiful landscape.Working in the landscape industry, I can tell you that this isthe time of year when it is the most important for homeownersassociations to be re-evaluating their water usage. Just as youand I enjoy a nice cold beverage on a hot summer day, so doesyour landscape. The question now is how much water does yourlandscape actually need so that it will continue to thrive withoutdrowning, drying out or burning in the hot summer heat?Determining the proper amount of water your landscape needscan be a tricky dance to learn. Most people know landscapeneeds to be watered, but many people may not know that eachtype of plant material needs a unique amount of water to optimizeits health and appearance. For example; grass and groundcovers require more water than shrubs and perennials. This isimportant to keep in mind when associations are looking atways that they can become more water-friendly. In fact, it isnot uncommon for associations to remove sections of turf andgroundcover from common areas and replace them with waterresistant plants, shrubs and perennials. This helps them not onlyenhance and beautify their property but also save water, and weall know that saving water these days also means saving money.Another suggestion to save water while improving your landscapeis to re-evaluate the irrigation system itself. Most peopleknow that we have sprinklers, but many people may not knowcontinued on page 21Specializing inCommunity Associations(800) 464-2817info@adamskessler.com16 •July/August 2011
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