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Drought restrictions, warm weather fuel landscaping boom in Denver

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Unusually warm weather and widespread drought restrictions are changing landscaping trends across the Denver metro area. Homeowners are seeking water-efficient solutions as Denver Water imposes limits on lawn watering.

Breakdown
  • Unseasonably warm weather and drought prompt landscaping changes in Denver
  • Denver Water restricts lawn watering to two days a week for 1.5 million customers 28s
  • Landscaping businesses see a 50% increase in demand for water-wise solutions 1m 3s
  • Aurora, Erie, and Thornton implement or consider new water restrictions 1m 37s
  • Lawns may only be watered overnight; more details available online 2m 2s
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