Artificial Grass
Gardening Question From Tom:
Is there any city of Pasadena prohibition to replacing lawns with artificial grass?
Answer From Pat:
From what I have read in newspapers, the City of Glendale has banned artificial turf in front yards but not in back yards. This is due to fears about public health due to run-off of chemicals and other problems. I have not heard or read about any such law in Pasadena. However, the City of Pasadena strongly encourages homeowners to substitute other plants in place of front lawns. The Metropolitan Water District’s rebate for grass removal was so popular in Pasadena that right now it’s no longer available.
I am installing artificial turf and want a tree in the middle of it. What are some good trees that won’t be hard to clean up off turf. I am in San Diego at an altitude of aproximatly 1200 ft above sea level.
Chinese flame tree (Koelreuteria excelsus, K. bipinnata) is a colorful, clean and virtuous tree that drops leaves only once a year, easy clean-up.