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: […]
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. […]
