Plant of the Month: Engelmann’s Hedgehog (Echinocereus Engelmannii)
Englemann’s Hedgehog, or Echinocereus Engelmannii, is a short clumping cactus that stops traffic when its large, brilliant, magenta flowers appear in May. A single plant may reach up to 12 inches high and 8 inches across, but clumps can eventually spread several feet wide. Its long gray, downward-pointing spines show bands of red after a rain. It accepts some shade. It is native to the Sonoran Desert. The canopy coverage is approximately 28 square feet. […]
Let’s Say Thanks to Water Workers
The first week of October in California is Water Professionals Appreciation Week. From October 1-9, let’s thank all the water and wastewater pros – especially those in the Coachella Valley – who work hard to provide safe and reliable water, wastewater and recycled water. […]
Landscaping Tip of the Month: Drip Conversions
When spray heads are replaced with low-volume drip systems, water is applied much more efficiently, directly to the root zone, with an efficiency as high as 90 percent. By comparison, spray nozzles efficiency ranges from 50 to 60 percent. […]
Plant of the Month: Spanish Lavender (Lavandula Stoechas)
The Spanish Lavender, or Lavandula Stoechas, is the most heat-tolerant lavender, growing 3 to 4 feet high and 3 feet wide. These mounding plants have blue-green foliage that complement their lavender-blue flower spikes that bloom in the late spring and summer. […]
A Brief Guide to Indoor Plants: Growing and Benefits
Indoor plants are an excellent way to bring new life into the home or workplace. Not only do they brighten up a room, but houseplants also provide various health benefits from reducing stress to improving indoor air quality. Take a moment this week to appreciate your plants or add a few more to your collection! […]
Drought Update
On August 11, 2022, Governor Newsom announced California’s Water Supply Strategy. The strategy is based on four key elements intended to stabilize and conserve water for all Californians including urban, suburban and agricultural areas. The four elements broken down in the strategy are to Capture, Recycle, Conserve and Desalinate: […]
