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SpokaneScape Lawn Replacement Program

SpokaneScape Guide
(PDF 17.1 MB)

Removing grass is one of the most water conscious adjustments a homeowner can make to reduce their water usage and associated costs. A well-designed SpokaneScape will beautify your property, protect our natural resources and the environment; and will inevitably reduce yard maintenance. City of Spokane Water customers can earn up to a $500 credit towards their utility bill after removing lawn and replacing it with water wise plants and mulch.

Here's what your SpokaneScape Lawn Replacement project should include:

Drought Tolerant Plants that cover half of the project area at maturity.
Bark or Rock Mulch covering all exposed soil.
A replacement or modification of overhead spray sprinklers to a more water efficient irrigation system.
Permeable hardscapes that allow water to flow through the surface and slowly filter into the ground.