Forget the big bills for water and gardeners. City Hall is offering big bucks to homeowners who choose to replace grass with sustainable, drought-resistant plants.
Homeowners who make the transition are eligible for up to $5,000 in rebates. Removing grass in a parkway can net up to $1,000. Upgrading a sprinkler system can be worth a $500 rebate. More rebates are available. Just go to www.sustainablesm.org or call (310) 458-8972.
And don’t wait. The funds will not last. Registration began Monday, Jan. 10.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 11, 2011. Read the original PDF.