General Discussion & Chat: She's about to...61... Spring has sprung!!, 1 by LhasaLover

LhasaLover wrote:
Lots of pretty green and flowers everyone!

I lost my orleanders and a lot of my other plants this winter because we have had no rain since last september and it was very cold. Below 20 for days at a time and below 10 quite a bit. I tried to limit the water I used because our sewer rates are based on the amount of water we use in the winter time...they increase the monthly rate for the year based on how much we use the winter before... I have fescue grass and have to water my yard all winter anyway and it was terrible having to water ... I limited as much as I could.... My rates tripled anyway! ... and I still lost plants because I did not water enough! I am paying over $400 more this year because of the increase! It is sooo unfair because I am single and really have actual minimal sewer use compared to other neighbors with 5 and 6 people in their houses who don't water their yards in the winter... yes.. ranting! I am sooo ANGRY! My city water/sewer bill monthly is running about $105 and only $40 is water. Think they are making some extra $$ off me? LOL

Anyway... I am watering my yard now when in needs it.. within the watering restrictions... sort of... LOL

Have a look at my yard buddy.. he came up to my door for a bite a little while ago.. I think he was born here! He has grown this year.. this is his third year!