California is experiencing a fourth year of unprecedented drought conditions. Learn two easy ways to reduce your water use in the garden.
How to Convert Sprinklers to Drip
Want to lower water use in your garden? Convert sprinklers to efficient drip irrigation. Learn how to get started in this brief video featuring irrigation specialist Lori Palmquist.
How to Make Sprinklers Efficient With Rotary Nozzles
What’s the easiest way to upgrade sprinklers to use less water in the garden? Change out inefficient nozzles to rotary nozzles. Learn how to get started in this brief video featuring sustainable landscaping expert Cheryl Buckwalter.
What are the best ways to save water in my garden in winter?
Winter provides many ways to conserve water outdoors. Watch this brief video featuring landscape irrigation specialist Lori Palmquist to learn easy tips.Winter is a great time to begin renovating your landscape. See another quick video to learn how to get started.
Should I reduce landscape watering even more in the fall?
Yes, your landscape needs less water in the fall. Watch this brief video featuring landscape irrigation specialist Lori Palmquist to learn tips for helping your trees and shrubs adjust to a fall and winter watering schedule.See another quick video about how to maintain your landscape while reducing water use.
How can I help my trees survive a drought?
Your trees can survive a drought, and you can help them. Learn how in this brief video featuring sustainable landscape expert Cheryl Buckwalter.
See another quick video about how much water your garden really needs to thrive.
Renovate your landscape for water efficiency
What to do if you must reduce landscape water use
Additional Resources
- Where you can buy soil probes – Green Acres Nurseries
- California native and drought-tolerant plants – See this plant list
- Learn how to apply mulch – mulch tutorial
How much water does your garden really need to thrive?
Additional Resources
- Learn more about plants for our climate New CA Landscape plant info
- Learn about Lawn Aeration