Plant of the Month: Blue Glow Agave
This plant has sleek, narrow, blue-green leaves with red and yellow margins, and is armed with needle-sharp points. Locate this plant away from pedestrian traffic but close enough for folks to admire the color and symmetrical, rosette form. […]
Skip Overseeding to Save Water & Money
Even though overseeding has been a longstanding practice in the Coachella Valley, it is not necessary and can be wasteful. By not overseeding this year, you will save time, water, and money. This can equate to a savings of more than 8,000 gallons of water for each 1,000 square feet of grass. […]
August is National Water Quality Month: Your Water Agency’s Annual Water Quality Report is Now Available
It’s that time of year again! The Annual Consumer Confidence Report (also known as the water quality report) is now available for viewing. This report documents the water quality sampling results during the 2021 calendar year for the water served to customers. […]
Landscaping Tip of the Month: Replace Turf with Low-Water-Use Plants
Replacing turf with low-water-use plants reduces the landscape water requirement. Once established, low-water-use plants typically use 40 to 50 percent less water than turf. […]
Plant of the Month: Scarlet Bush, Fire Bush (Hamelia Patens)
This fast-growing shrub has fuzzy, 6-inch, gray-green leaves. In areas with frost, plants reach 5 feet high and as wide, but often remain smaller. In frost-free areas in the tropics they can reach an incredible 25 feet in height. […]
Beat the Heat and Dive Into Water Savings
As we head into the summer months, many of us look to cool off in the comfort of our backyard pool. But did you know that by taking a few straightforward precautions, you can conserve your pool water—and at the same time, lower your expenses? […]
