Ways The Drought And Water Wise Gardening Can Work Together

Monarch | Arredon Contemporary Art Gallery partnered with The Water Conservation Garden this past Wednesday for homeowners looking to be water wise in their gardening. As we all know the drought in California is REAL and its everyone's turn, together we can save more!


Horticulture Director Clayton offered Water-Wise Gardening 101, learning the basics of intelligent gardening and how to incorporate drought-tolerant plants into your landscape. The art gallery was a fabulous location to hold this event with beautiful sculptured art by Ron Jermyn: Vita Spiritus as the backdrop.

California's emergency water conservation mandate went into effect this past June. Where outdoor ornamental potable water use, especially lawn watering, is the main target. See emergency conservation regulation below:

In case you missed the event at Monarch, here are some good pointers on drought tolerant landscape:

• Landscape design helps you to be effective in drought tolerant landscape - make a plan, the key is finding the micro climates and mini-ecosystems in your yard (DIY at Home Depot or hire a landscaper that specializes in drought tolerant design). 
• Plot out your yard by taking note of sunny and shady spots. Create and use shade.
• Identify slopes and drainage patterns, planting in a grid will add structure to your landscape.
• Note existing vegetation and architecture that you can't/won't remove
• Decide how you will use each area of your yard (ie, recreation, dining, etc.)

Check out this list of drought tolerant plants to help you get started:

Recommended Drought Tolerant Plants : Nifty Fifty

Other places for inspiration:

HOUZZ
PINTEREST


The Water Conservation Garden offers landscape design consultations with a licensed landscape designer. Are you looking to make changes to your landscape and incorporate water-wise plants and material?

45-minute consultations are offered 1-2 Saturdays per month and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

To book an appointment you can call 619-660-0614 x10
Cost of the consultation is $60 for Garden Members $75 for non-members*

MORE Resources:

The Village Garden Club Of La Jolla
The Water Conservation Garden
Local Drought Restrictions


*Water-Wise Consultation costs may change click HERE for updated information.

As your full service REALTOR® specializing in the beautiful city of San Diego, California, it is my personal goal to provide you with exceptional service. Here is where you will find articles on my personal experiences and Real Estate resources. My local expertise backed by one of the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the Real Estate market a definitive mark of stability, strength, quality and innovation.
I “LOVE” my career! Hire me to help you navigate through the home buying or home selling process.
CONTACT USFollow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Pinterest Like Us on Facebook