sdr, the grass was a product of combined research by UC Riverside and Davis, and suppose to be made for California weather. there will be a dormant period during the winter time, that’s the only downside.

regarding Solar installation for the pool. once you get the pool cover in, then decide if you really need the solar. the pool cover slows evaporation but also help retain heat, so it serves two purposes. there are pool covers that are automatic that can also serve the third purpose of safety so that gates/fencing around the pool would not be needed.

make sure you use drip irrigation for all of the trees and shrubs, that’ll save a lot of watering cost too.