Landscaping Tip of the Month: Reduce the Amount of Lawn in Your Yard
Reduce the amount of lawn in your yard by planting shrubs and ground covers appropriate to your site and region. Your water agency may offer rebates that help you replace everything from turf to irrigation controllers, and more. […]
March 10 – 16 Is National Groundwater Awareness Week
Much of the water we use comes from the ground. March 10–16 is the time to learn more about the importance of groundwater, the threats to its safety, and how to protect its sources during Groundwater Awareness Week. […]
Help Us Celebrate National Engineers Week
Engineering is the cornerstone of human progress, driving innovation and shaping our world. Through a blend of science, creativity, and problem-solving, engineers tackle complex challenges to improve lives and advance society. Engineers are pivotal in shaping the future, from designing sustainable infrastructure to developing cutting-edge technology. […]
Plant Of The Month: Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa)
This commonly grown shrub reaches up to 8 feet high and as wide, and the canopy coverage can be up to approximately 50 square feet. The leaves are an intense deep green, densely arranged on unique, tight, short branches. Fragrant white flowers are followed by red or purple fruit – as long as plants are not pruned excessively. […]
Landscaping Tip of the Month: Avoid Over-Fertilizing
In many parts of the Coachella Valley, sandy soils and rock-and-sand soil combinations are common. They have excellent drainage, but tremendous amounts of water must be applied frequently to keep plants alive when temperatures soar. Rapid soil drainage and frequent irrigation leaches (washes) plant nutrients, particularly nitrogen, away from plant roots. This results in a need to replenish these nutrients more often. […]
Where Does the Coachella Valley’s Water Come From?
Here in the Coachella Valley, our water comes from four sources: (1) groundwater, (2) recycled water, (3) imported water from the State Water Project, and (4) the Colorado River via the Coachella Canal, a branch of the All-American Canal. […]
