Tachquitz Creek golf course at Gold Club Drive

Here is my article that was published in The Desert Sun
www.mydesert.com March 2008:
Desert Landscaping

The Palms Springs Planning Commission might suggest to landscape architect Michael Buccino to consider the installation of some artificial grass at the airport. This is consistent with water conservation and desert landscape and design. I recently installed Pegra premium artificial grass at my home and everyone that sees it is amazed to learn it is artificial. I installed it as part of my water efficient desert landscape. I designed three zones: mini oasis, transition, and arid. I lost a substantial amount of plants after the deep freeze last year and I decided to redesign my entire back yard using smart desert landscaping. Part of my research included a publication by the Coachella Valley Water District, Lush & Efficient Landscape Gardening in the Coachella Valley. I support policies and guidelines that are consistent with environmental green philosophy. It is time to review our beliefs and principles and realize we must conserve water and make changes accordingly. I would like to see local governments take the lead by example and also to offer incentives such as rebates for installation of artificial grass.