We could save billions of gallons of water if we just changed our habits. Go to www.bewaterwise.com to learn how.
Five Secrets to Saving Water
August 19, 2009
| Posted in Home and Garden
Everyone knows the basic water saving tips. This article offers five tips for saving water that you may never have thought of!
Choosing a smart sprinkler controller
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July 21, 2009
| Posted in Lawn & Garden
Technology used on golf courses and parks can be used on your home landscape to save water and reduce runoff.
The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry?
July 6, 2009
| Posted in Books, Mags, Music & Film
This visually stunning documentary, narrated by Jane Seymour, documents the critical water supply issues facing the states of California, Nevada and Arizona.
http://www.runningdry.org/americansouthwest/america.html
Rainwater harvesting and other ways to save water
May 28, 2009 | Posted in San Diego, Lawn & GardenInformative videos and article on rainwater harvesting, California Friendly landscaping and synthetic turf appears on the San Diego News Network.
Review of Factoids - A Lot of Little Efforts Aren't Little
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May 22, 2009
| Posted in SustainAmerica, Environment and Society
Review-A Lot of Little Efforts Aren't Little This is a quick to read article -- just three paragraphs -- with enough facts to remind us that little efforts do make a difference, when everyone pitches in.
Learn to have a water-wise garden
May 21, 2009
| Posted in Lawn & Garden
Lawns use more than 50,000 gallons of water a year on average in California. That's roughly equal to the amount of water a family of four uses in four months. Replacing a portion of the lawn with water-wise plants can cut that number in half.
My favorite water wise plants
April 28, 2009
| Posted in Home and Garden
Meet my four favorite water wise plants. These California natives are growing in containers on my balcony and doing great! Follow the links to see photos and learn more about each plant.
City of Los Angeles Restricts Lawn Watering
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April 22, 2009
| Posted in Los Angeles, Lawn & Garden
A new water conservation plan in Los Angeles will restrict lawn watering to Mondays and Thursdays.
Learn to avoid pesky plants in the garden
April 22, 2009
| Posted in Lawn & Garden
Over the years, people have introduced many plant species from other regions into their landscapes, some of which invade the natural environment.
Going green, without a lawn
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April 14, 2009
| Posted in Lawn & Garden
Drought-tolerant gardens replacing lush yards in San Diego save water.