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Gardening & Irrigation

View landscaping and irrigation tips to reduce your yard's water use.

Free Low-Water Landscape Designs

Looking to transform your yard into drought-tolerant landscaping, but are not sure where to start? Use a free Garden by Number landscape design to guide you through the process.

Water-Wise Gardening: Tri-Valley

Explore beautiful sustainable, climate-appropriate, and drought tolerant plants, trees and grass that thrive in the Tri-Valley area. With a click of a button, add your favorite plants to a private list that you can print and bring to your favorite nursery.

Graywater Systems

Did you know that instead of sending your property’s water down the drain, you can reuse some of it to irrigate your yard instead? During water shortages or droughts, graywater systems can be a reliable water supply for your plants.

Rain Barrels

Rain barrels connect to a roof's downspout, capturing runoff so it can be used later for irrigation.