A rejuvenated residential landscape in an older neighbourhood in Lethbridge, Alberta, featuring the turf alternative Blue Grama Grass. The design Integrates native plants and a vegetable plot. Potable-water-saving rain barrels as well as downspouts directed to planting beds complete the story of this resilient yard.
Why not Kentucky Bluegrass? It takes too much water to keep it green and it has extremely shallow roots, which reduces stormwater performance (i.e., the ability to keep rainfall from turning into runoff). More runoff means more strain on infrastructure and poorer water quality in our water bodies. Everyone's actions matter!
About us: The ALIDP is a non-profit society in Alberta, Canada, dedicated to advancing the implementation of land-development practices that will protect our water resources.
We are primarily funded by membership fees. Visit the Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership Society at [ Ссылка ] to learn more about us and the stormwater scene in Alberta.
