By Matthew Artz

Published: March 18, 2011

Fremont – Maintaining  a nice lawn takes a lot of effort and H2O, but doing away with one is surprisingly easy.  All it takes is cardboard to cover the grass, some dirt, a few native plants, a sprinkling of mulch.  In about a month’s time – voila – no more lawn.

Who would do such a thing?

Hopefully everyody, local water officials say.   

Read more:  Bay Area News Group, March 18, 2011