The Annual Consumer Confidence/Water Quality Report Is Now Available
The 2022 Annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available for viewing. This report, also known as the Water Quality Report, provides information on the quality of drinking water supplied to our communities. It details water sources, the constituents found in the water, and how the water compares with state and federal standards. […]
Landscaping Tip of the Month: Boulders and Rocks Can Add Elements of Interest to Your Landscape and Garden
A naturalistic grouping of boulders and rocks provides numerous nooks and crannies in which to locate accent and color plants – and can also help to reduce water use. Burying boulders partway enhances the natural appearance. Add to the area an overhead canopy, such as a Palo Verde tree, to create partial shade to benefit the plants beneath. […]
Plant of the Month: Trumpet Vine (Campsis Radicans)
The Trumpet Vine is a native of the southeast United States and is tolerant of the harsh summer growing conditions in our Coachella Valley. It is vigorous and self-climbing, up to 25 feet or more – high and wide. The dark green leaves are deciduous in the winter. Clusters of 3-inch, orange or red flowers bloom summer and fall and are pollinated by hummingbirds. It has a rapid growth rate. […]
World Ocean Day is June 8
The ocean covers more than 70 percent of our planet, and holds about 97 percent of all the water on earth. The ocean is our life source, providing at least 50 percent of our planet’s oxygen. And it plays a vital role in climate and weather. […]
Landscaping Tip Of The Month: Add A Dry Creek To Your Landscape
Many landscapes, large or small, benefit from the visual interest of a unique landscape feature. A dry creek bed identifies the landscape as truly southwest, simulating the arroyos of our local foothills. […]
Plant Of The Month: Red Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Pulcherrima)
The Red Bird of Paradise – or Caesalpinia Pulcherrima – has brilliant red and yellow flowers that bloom from early summer to fall. Considered a workhorse plant for the Coachella Valley, it typically grows 5 to 8 feet high and 6 feet wide, with fine-textured, almost luxuriant leaves, but can get much larger in mild climates. […]
