Plant Of The Month: Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium Lamerei)
A distinctive member of the oleander family, the Madagascar Palm has gray bark, and a swollen trunk where it stores water. The crown of the large leaves on top and paired spines along the stem give it its unique appearance. Slow growing from 10 to 15 feet high, the diameter remains about 2 feet wide. […]
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Cut Back On Water During The Cooler Months
As November brings cooler weather to the desert, use less water in your landscaping to avoid wasting water. Plants and grass use less water during the fall and winter seasons. Gradually reduce watering as temperatures continue to drop. Reducing water use is the best way to do your part to save water for future generations. For example, in November, grass only needs about four minutes daily. Similarly, in December, water agencies recommend only three minutes per day. If your soil does not absorb water quickly, divide watering times into multiple [...]
Landscaping Tip Of The Month: Aerate Your Soil
Soil can become compacted during home construction or from normal foot traffic. Aerating your soil with a simple aerator can increase the infiltration of water into the ground, improving water flow to the plant’s root zone and reducing water runoff. […]
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Plant Of The Month: Texas Olive (Cordia Boissieri)
This superior shrub or small tree has large, blue-green, leathery leaves and clusters of white flowers up to 2.5 inches wide. It grows 10 to 12 feet high, and spreads to 10 feet wide. […]
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Thank A Water Professional!
Safe and reliable water is essential to our daily lives, yet we often don’t think about how this precious resource gets to our tap. It takes a team of people to deliver the water you depend on to cook, clean, bathe, garden and use every day. California celebrates Water Professionals Appreciation Week from October 5 – 13, 2024. The annual event provides an opportunity to thank the devoted water professionals who work to make sure you have water when you need it. […]
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Applications Now Being Accepted For Water Counts Academy 2025!
CV Water Counts is gearing up for the ninth course of the Water Counts Academy, designed for community leaders in the Coachella Valley who want to learn about local water resources. This comprehensive course will cover a variety of topics and although subject to change, may include: Course Overview; The History of Water; Groundwater, Streams and Imported Water; Colorado River Water; State Overview, Climate Change; Regional Planning & SGMA; Local Conservation Efforts and Incentives, and Making Conservation in the Coachella Valley A Way of Life; Water Quality & Regulations; [...]
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