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.

Featured Landscape Ideas

Color Explosion Garden

GARDENS

Plants

PLANTS

Lawn Alternatives

LAWN ALTERNATIVES

 

Creating a Plant and Garden List

How to create a plant shopping list.

Follow these easy steps!

Easy Steps
Bee and flowers
Photographer: George Lopez

Landscaping Workshops

Sign up today to take a workshop on low water use sustainable landscaping.

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Nice flowers

Sustainable Gardening Tips

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.

Flower photo

Water Saving Tips

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.