Went walking around my neighborhood last week. Just getting out and stretching. Noticed a house with a large deep green lawn, some trees around the edges and a few “features” like fenceing and stone walk way and such. I was annoied that someone would waste that much water on their grass, and walked up to see the depravity for myself. That was when I realized it was fake grass. I litterally had to walk up and look directly at it to realize that the grass (75% of the yard) was fake. The trees were mature and needed little water I am sure, they were not redwoods after all. Great yard, little water.
My dad ripped out all his grass and put in suculents. Every single one of his friends are trying to get him to help them redo their yards.
I dont know where you live, but id bet there is a nursery or something near by that would love to help teach. Or try these guys: