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? […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Choosing Water-Wise Blooms for your Valentine’s Day Bouquet
One of the most popular gifts on Valentine’s Day is a floral bouquet, a unique arrangement, or a plant. When selecting floral options for a loved one this Valentine’s Day, consider asking your local florist to use only California native, water-wise blooms. This gesture will express your sentiments to a loved one and your thoughtfulness […]
New Year’s Water Resolutions
The New Year is often a time many of us set New Year’s Resolutions. So, what are your goals this year? Let us set you up for success with these five popular goals and ways to incorporate water conservation into your daily life. Pick Up a New Hobby! If you don’t already have a green […]
Spruce Up Your Garden with Water-Wise Plants!
About 40% of the water Californians use at home is used to water outdoors. Here are our Top 10 plant recommendations that allow you to cut back on watering in the yard without sacrificing color or beauty! These water-wise wonders are nearly perfect substitutions, beautiful year-round, and a great resource for birds, bees, butterflies, and […]
Sustaining Your Water-Wise Yard…Effortlessly!
So, you recently transformed your yard, and the fruits of your labor have paid off: you get to enjoy increased shade, more leisure time, and the awesome feeling of doing your part to save water! But how do you sustain this beautiful oasis? We’re here to help! Maintaining your water-wise yard transformation does not […]
