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Request the booklets below at the Dublin San Ramon Services District Office, 7051 Dublin Blvd., Dublin CA 94568
Bay Nature Magazine Cover: Gardening for WildLife with Native Plants
Water-Wise Gardening for California
Advice and design ideas for the 21st century from the editors of Sunset.
Turn your yard into stunning habitat for wildlife with drought-tolerant California native plants. Local experts showcase native species that flourish in the unique landscapes of the Bay Area, from creekside havens to rolling, oak-studded hills. This booklet includes a how-to guide for starting your wildlife habitat garden and a directory of California native plant resources.
 
Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants
Special edition of Bay Nature magazine
Water-wise landscaping doesn’t have to mean rocks and cactus. In this 16-page booklet the editors of Sunset show you how to create a lush garden with water-conserving plants. Included: planting plans; lists of native trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials; water conservation and irrigation basics; how to manage thirsty plants; and tips for gradually making your landscape more water efficient.
Sunset Brochure Cover: Water-wise Gardening for California
 
Water-Wise Watering
Practical Tips for Saving Water in the Garden
by Horticultural Consultant Suzanne Arca
In this handout from a District workshop, Horticulturalist Suzanne Arca shares her best tips for saving water in the garden. Also included: recommended books on dry-climate gardening and a list of Bay Area nurseries that carry drought-tolerant plants.
 
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Water saving tips for your home – inside and out
California Urban Water Council Household Water Conservation
Tour a typical home and learn easy ways to save water
Association of California Water Agencies: Save Our Water Program
A public education program teaching Californians how to reduce water use both indoors and outdoors.
West Basin Sanitary District Home Conservation Tour
A vitural tour through a green house, contrasting this environment with that of your own home.
Water–efficient gardening
Smart from the Start Urban Landscape Templates and Guidelines
Scenic designs for low cost, low maintenance landscapes for seven California climate regions, including the Bay Area
California Native Plant Society
Plant directory, workshops, and many other resources
Rain garden plant list - Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Plant lists for California and other U.S. regions
www.StopWaste.org
Downloadable guides to designing, constructing and maintaining Bay-friendly landscapes
Xeriscaping - California Integrated Waste Management Board
Guide to establishing a waste-efficient landscape
Training programs and resources for landscaping professionals
Irrigation Training and Research Center
Training, research, and technical support from California Polytechnic State University
Irrigation Association
Classes and certification for working professionals, best practices, standards, resources
California Landscape Contractors Association
Water Management Certification Program
California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS)
Climate database, including evapotranspiration rates and other information useful for setting automated irrigation controllers
Conservation information for business owners and property managers
Water conservation fact sheets from the California Department of Water Resources
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