Perris, Calif., is in the epicenter of the foreclosure crisis.
With so many homes unoccupied, the lawns are are going brown.
The town has hired a contractor to spray green dye on the abandoned grass.
Officials say the spray paint is environmentally friendly and is harmless to people and pets.
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