Welcome
Learn about all we have to offer to help you on your waterwise journey! Below are our most important resources.
Water Features
Simple DIY water features, from birdbaths to stock tank mini-ponds are both beautiful and provide an important water source for birds
Colorful Desert Garden
Learn how to plan your own colorful desert garden
Dry Streambed
Building beautiful streambed features at home that capture, clean, and soak in the rain
California Native Plants
Learn more about native plant gardens from design through installation and care
Meadow Garden
Learn how to plan your own waterwise meadow
Mediterranean Garden
Learn how to plan your own Mediterranean style garden
Container Gardening
Below are some of our favorite links about growing California native plants in containers
Pollinator Gardening
Learn how to support native pollinators in your landscape
Slope Planting
Plantings on slopes can be beautiful, fire-wise, and help prevent erosion
Turf Alternatives
Best as smaller areas within a larger waterwise landscape, you can still have a spot of grass or meadow for picnics, play time, or the dog
Bird and Butterfly Gardening
Learn how to support native birds and butterflies in your landscape
Right Plant, Right Place
Use these resources to choose the right waterwise plants for your space
Sculptural Succulent Garden
Learn how to plan your own garden that combines architectural forms with waterwise color
Mulch Options
Covering the soil with the right material is important to get new plantings off to the right start
Watering and Irrigation Systems
What kind of watering system is best for you and how long and how often to run it?
Rain Barrels
While we normally first focus on features like dry streambeds that can soak massive amounts of water into the ground, some community members are interested in rain barrels
Trees in Your Landscape
Learn how to select, plant, and care for your trees.
Our Native Oaks
Learn more about oaks and the plants that go well with them
Capturing Water At Home
Learn how to turn rainwater into a resource
