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Old 07-20-2013, 07:56 AM   #16 (permalink)
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I received my samples of Pegra (Costco) artificial lawn today. It looks real convincing when looking at it from just a few feet away... still, very spendy and a lot of initial work.

I haven't given up on the idea, but it might be a couple years for me to find a good deal on the turf.

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Originally Posted by drainoil View Post
Have you considered covering your area with landscape rock?
Heck, my dream is to concrete the yard.

Don't get me wrong, I like the look and feel of a nicely kept lawn and shrubs, but in a smallish suburban plot, I just don't see the point when I'm not outside in the yard anyhow.

Just the other day I realized the only time I'm in my yard is when I'm mowing. I don't even mind mowing either, I just don't have time to do it regularly enough to keep up with the Joneses.

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You will also notice a tremendous increase in spider habitation, and if you're anywhere that scorpions/rattlesnakes can live, you'll find a lot of them too.

EDIT: Minnesota. Never mind!
Portland area, so nevermind to me too. Rock wouldn't keep up the image well enough in my neighborhood, where people either keep on on yard work, or hire a professional. There are some perfect lawns within a block of my house too.

I would like the look of a well kept lawn with minimal time and money spent.
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