Frequently Asked Questions About Turf Terminators

Will I pay any charges or hidden fees for my new California friendly landscape?

Turf Terminators' customers do not pay any money for Turf Terminators' services. Instead, customers assign their rights to all available rebates awarded for the removal and replacement of turf grass with drought tolerant landscaping.

How long does it take to qualify my property for water rebates?

Turf Terminators will not begin landscaping until it receives notice that each customer's lawn qualifies for rebates. This process can take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks following a customer's initial consultation during which the customer decides which portions of his or her lawn will be replaced.

Can I remove both my front and back yards?

Yes, so long as there is some green grass growing in both the front and back yards and there are access points that are large enough to allow Turf Terminators' equipment to reach each yard. Turf Terminators' representatives will determine whether each yard is equipped with adequate access points during an initial on-site consultation.

What type of groundcover will Turf Terminators provide?

Turf Terminators provides numerous groundcovers, including, but not limited to, a variety of mulch, decorative rocks, pebbles and granite. You can view our commonly used groundcovers and plants in our drought resistant plants catalog.

How much groundcover will be spread throughout areas of my lawn that previously consisted of turf grass?

On average, Turf Terminators spreads 2 to 3 inches of groundcover in areas where turf grass is being replaced. You can view our commonly used groundcovers here.

What drought tolerant plants, shrubs and grasses can I choose for my new landscape?

Turf Terminators offers a variety of drought tolerant plants, shrubs and grasses, which can be found on the Drought Tolerant Plants and Groundcover Catalog. However, Turf Terminators reserves the right to offer additional or different plant and groundcover selections, based on pricing and availability.

How many plants will I be provided?

The number of plants each customer is provided depends on the amount of turf grass being replaced and which plants are being utilized. Turf Terminators will plant enough vegetation to achieve at least 40% coverage of the lawn that used to consist of turf grass, once the plants reach full maturity. Each plant type grows to a different size, so once a customer's lawn is measured and he or she has chosen a landscape style and plants, the amount of plants necessary to achieve 40% coverage will be calculated.

How will my new drought tolerant plants, shrubs and grasses be arranged?

Customers utilize two general landscape designs. The "consolidated" landscape design groups plants together, such that each area covered by the consolidated style will achieve a higher plant density. On the other hand, the "spread" landscape design entails plants that are evenly spaced throughout the relevant area of lawn. Turf Terminators works with each customer to achieve an aesthetic design.