Are you interested in drought-tolerant landscaping but you don't know where to start? One of the outcomes of several periods of prolonged drought over the past 30 years is a regional committment to water conservation. Drought-tolerant, or sustainable, landscaping practices use plants that are well adapted to hot and dry climates, while incorporating efficient irrigation, smart irrigation controllers, mulch (water retention) and maintenance/pruning practices.  Please reference the links below for educational materials, garden tours, classes and rebates.   

Online Water Conservation Resources  

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California "bewaterwise" website:

http://www.bewaterwise.com/

California Water Efficiency Partnership Design Handbook

https://calwep.org/resource/sample/

Water Conservation Garden

https://thegarden.org/

San Diego Botanic Garden

https://www.sdbgarden.org/

Mira Costa College Horticulture Department

http://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/horticulture/index.html