b'Lawn alternative saves waterBy Heather MacdonaldW hat if you dont want to water a lawn any longer or look for irrigation leaks? Then there is an alternative in Nevada County: artificial turf.You cant keep a lawn watering it one day a week, said Annie Costa, owner of TuFFGrass.With restricted watering days, Costa and her co-owner husband Paul Costa have local property owners calling them to install the no-watering turf. It comes in many styles and looks real, but it is man-made.However, you cant just buy it and throw it on the ground. Costa has landscaping experts who evaluate the project and discuss what is best for the site, including evaluating the slope of the land, building retaining walls, cement walkways and other needs. It is important for us to stabilize the area, said Costa.Although artificial turf has many advantages amid drought, easy maintenance is uppermost on the minds of many of her clients, Costa says. You just blow off the grass, no need to clean with water.Never mow or water your lawn again! Costa says.TuFFgrass Inc.TuFFgrass.comAardvarkComputer SolutionsRECONDITIONED COMPUTERS, REPAIRS & UPGRADESPC, Mac & LinuxNetworkingSince 1984Chuck Rivers(530) 268-0360omnipages.comACS@Omnipages.comNevada County Business Focus 27'