Landscape experts ask Colorado to "embrace the beige" for drought adaptation

4 hours ago (coloradosun.com)

Denver area needs to build far more water retaining features and ways that make the water stay longer (think trees, water deep into the ground, create shade over water w/ solar panels etc). like 2-3 years ago they had more rainfall than Seattle...

> Some communities are banning hand watering of lawns as part of progressive drought restrictions

When I switched from hose irrigation to drip, my water bill decreased and my yard plants were much happier. It was also fun to put in.