Thank you for visiting the LADWP’s California Friendly Landscaping website. This website explains how to design and install California friendly landscaping, irrigation methods and equipment that will help you to water your landscape more efficiently, and suggestions on how to easily and effectively maintain your garden. NOTE: Please click on Lawn to Garden for examples of gardens that contain design components that are turf rebate eligible. Always refer to program guidelines for rebate requirements when designing your project.

To get the latest information on rebates, current watering restrictions and water conservation programs, please click here to be directed to the LADWP website.

 

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Sustainable Gardening Tips

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.

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Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.