When it comes to water conservation and landscaping, it seems we've crossed every bridge. We've developed successful efficient irrigation products: MP Rotators, Solar Sync, weather sensors, micro irrigation, and so many others. Drought resistant plants and xeriscaping have started cropping up all over in water-restricted areas. And homeowners are rolling out the green carpet with the controversial synthetic turf.

Is America's love affair with a lush lawn turned into a dysfunctional relationship? After decades of beautiful bliss, is it time to part ways? But we look so good together! Well, while they say you can't change another person, some scientists believe you can, in fact, change a lawn.

A few ambitious scientists are attempting to reinvent the wheel..er...yard. With sites on a superlawn, they are developing a potentially drought-proof grass...that looks good, too. But they also have to keep in mind the various weather conditions across the United State, pest and fungi resistance, grow at a slow pace (for those who don't feel like mowing daily), and genetic viability. Some say these scientists, these titans of turf, are crazy. But as UC Riverside turfgrass specialist Jim Baird has said, "...it doesn't hurt to dream."

Will their grassy dreams go up in smoke? Check out the entire LA Times article here.

 (Extra special thanks to Kristina Cervantes for the article!)