As San Diego enters its annual rainy season, El Niño is also strengthening in the tropical Pacific. El Niño can influence winter weather patterns and increase the likelihood of wetter conditions in Southern California, but…
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As wildfire preparedness becomes an increasingly important part of landscape and home design in Southern California, homeowners are paying closer attention to Zone Zero—the area immediately surrounding a structure where reducing potential ignition sources can…
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With more than 15 years of experience irrigating Southern California landscapes with greywater, we’ve learned which greywater friendly plants thrive—and which ones need extra care. There is no single rule that works for every yard….
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We have beavers in San Diego! Learn about where they are, and why they are helpful watershed warriors!
Find out why harvesting rainwater and greywater at your home is an essential part of addressing climate change locally.
If you’ve been waiting to redevelop your landscape, and save thousands of gallons of water by removing your lawn, until rebates were reinstated, now is your chance! Socalwatersmart.com just reopened their rebates for turf removal. …
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Two different watersheds, two different problems facing them. We have the solution! Small scale, backyard solutions across the county solve large scale watershed problems when everyone contributes.
A green roof is an extension of an existing roof that includes high-quality waterproofing, drainage, filter cloth, light-weight growth medium, plants and irrigation. Snapshot of how green roofs are assembled. Green roof benefits include: Beauty and aesthetics Increased longevity…
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It’s been a while since I’ve taken an opportunity to put plants in the ground. But with a little rainwater, home made compost, and some heirloom seeds, feeling successful was EASY!
Through a series of small scale integrated solutions, we can change the local water and food climate in San Diego!