TURF BUYBACK

Stater Bros. Market before and after. Click either for enlargements.

The DWP will pay its customers $0.50 for each square foot of turf removed over 500 square feet. For example, if you have 1,500 square feet of turf, the DWP will pay you $500 to remove it.

Please contact the DWP (866-5050) prior to removing the turf, so that the turf can be measured. The DWP will then maintain a record of the amount of turf to be removed, for reimbursement purposes. Once the turf is removed, contact the DWP for a second inspection. Once the DWP has confirmed that the turf has been removed, the DWP will send you a check for the amount due.

If you are a resident of the City of Big Bear Lake, you can dispose of your turf at both of the clean bear sites at no charge. A few rules apply:

• Only homeowners within the City of Big Bear Lake can dispose of the turf at the Clean Bear Sites.
• No contractor or landscaper can dispose of turf for a homeowner at the Clean Bear Sites.
• Remove as much dirt as possible to minimize disposal weight.
• If possible, let the turf dry out before disposal.

XERISCAPE LANDSCAPING

Xeriscape landscaping does not mean landscaping without any irrigation at all. "Xeri" means dry in a relative sense, not "zero" which means a total absence of. Thus, xeriscape landscaping simply means landscaping with less water.

Xeriscape landscaping and water conservation can be accomplished in many ways. There are seven basic principles of xeriscaping.

1. Planning and Design
2. Soil Analysis
3. Appropriate Plant Selection
4. Limit the Use of Turf
5. Irrigate Efficiently
6. Use Mulches
7. Appropriate Maintenance

Come join the majority of Big Bear Valley residents who are already using water wisely. With a little creativity, it is possible to have an attractive landscape while using relatively ( remember "xeri") little water.

XERISCAPE LINKS

www.xeriscape.org

www.xeriscapenm.com

www.csu.org/environment/xeriscape

www.highcountrygardens.com