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. […]
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Plant Of The Month: Smoke Tree (Psorothamnus Spinosus)
In the Southern California desert region, the term Smoke Tree typically refers to the desert smoke tree, or Psorothamnus spinosus (formerly classified as Dalea spinosa). This plant is native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States, including the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. The Smoke Tree is well adapted to extreme heat, poor soils, and infrequent rainfall, making it an iconic part of the desert landscape, particularly in areas like Joshua Tree National Park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and our Coachella Valley. […]
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Thinking About A Career In The Water Industry?
If you're exploring career options, consider the water industry. In general, water-related jobs tend to be more stable than many other fields, even during changes in the economy. With a variety of career paths available, you can find opportunities in management, administration, operations, technical support, and engineering – depending on your interests, skills, and background. Each water agency has its own hiring needs based on the size and complexity of its systems. Some positions may only require a high school diploma, while others may need a background in math and [...]
National Hydration Day – What You Should Know
Scalding temperatures are already upon us! That said, National Hydration Day is on June 23rd and we thought it was a fitting reminder to raise awareness about the importance of staying hydrated during this hot Coachella Valley summer. […]
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Landscaping Tip Of The Month: Be Inspired!
There are many things you can do to be water-wise, save money, and have a beautiful yard. Simple changes like adjusting your irrigation schedule to water during cooler parts of the day, using drought-tolerant plants, and applying mulch to retain moisture can make a big difference. Installing efficient sprinkler systems or drip irrigation can also reduce water waste while keeping your landscape healthy. […]
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Plant Of The Month: Gopher Plant (Euphorbia Rigida)
This is a unique, spring-flowering shrubby perennial with blue-gray, textured vertical, spreading branches. The flowers on the tips of the branches are an unforgettable, brilliant chrome yellow. It does best in a sunny spot, and also in well-drained soil, or in containers. […]
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