Mulch: A Simple Step That Saves Water, Time, and Money and Strengthens Your Landscape
When it comes to water-wise landscaping, creating a beautiful, water-efficient yard in California doesn’t have to be complicated. One of the simplest and most effective tools available is mulch.
It’s wildfire season in California, do you know what a defensible space is?
California is experiencing another Red Flag Warning fire season this year. Heavy precipitation influencing plant growth, followed by extreme heat has created conditions for an earlier and much longer fire season for the state. It is extremely crucial for Californians to stay prepared and safeguard our homes from fires. But how can we do this? […]
Celebrating International Dog Day: The Importance of Water for Pet Health
August 26th is International Dog Day and is a perfect time to show our furry friends our unwavering love, just as they do. In celebration of this observance, Save Our Water would like to highlight the vital role water plays in our pets’ health. Ensuring our dogs stay hydrated is crucial, but it’s also important […]
The Heat is On
Summer is officially here. As our state transitions from record breaking rain and snow to record breaking high temperatures, it is more important than ever to remember to conserve water. While the state is no longer in a critical drought, the summer months present a big opportunity to make a positive impact to help preserve […]
Water Your Trees… To Save Water?
That’s right! Watering and taking care of our trees is a great way to conserve water. When we water our trees, we allow them to absorb water deep into their root systems. This helps them develop to provide shade and cooler temperatures during the summer. Trees are also an important part of flood control thanks […]
Fragrant Blooms for Mother’s Day
For Mother’s Day, many people will give their mom a traditional bouquet of flowers, but have you considered expressing your gratitude and appreciation with fragrant, water-wise plants? A colorful and creative arrangement can serve as a centerpiece on a table, but a new California native plant can be a beautiful addition to an outdoor space. […]
Swiss Chard Quiche Recipe in Collaboration with El Nido Family Centers
El Nido Family Centers invited Save Our Water to participate in their culinary program. The students planted swiss chard in the garden and prepared the Quiche recipe with their harvest. You can find the recipe below. Swiss chard is a type of herbaceous plant that requires little water to thrive, so you can harvest it […]
Official Start of Spring
Happy Official Start of Spring! With this new season comes the perfect opportunity to begin re-imagining your yard to be water-wise. The biggest misconception that Californians have about their yards is that they need to have lush, green grass to be beautiful, but that could not be further from the truth. A water-wise yard can […]
Cesar Chavez Day
César Chávez Day is celebrated on March 31, to celebrate the birth and legacy of César Estrada Chávez, a Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist. Born on March 31, 1927, to a family of migrant farm laborers, Chávez was a farmworker throughout his youth and into adulthood before becoming a civil rights leader. He […]
Low-Water Grasses for a Functional Yard
With spring around the corner, many are looking for new, water-wise ideas for spring planting and gardening. There are many plant and flower options to choose from, but low-water bunch grasses are often overlooked. These native grasses are ideal for California’s climate because they are naturally robust, reduce garden maintenance, develop deep root systems, and […]
