Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/contributor/debbie-arrington-sacramento-bee/rss en Environment & Wildlife Innovation Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2016/02/23/life-after-lawn-can-be-a-beautiful-water-saver https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2016/02/23/life-after-lawn-can-be-a-beautiful-water-saver SACRAMENTO BEE: The drought has inspired many California residents to try and make their landscaping more climate friendly. But removing your lawn can be harder than it sounds. Here are some tips on how to get turf removal right and what drought-tolerant plants will make a great new yard.