Plant of the Month: Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
This tall, vertical accent tree is often used in formal landscapes. It is propagated by cuttings rather than grown from seed to reproduce its desired qualities. The distinctive, narrow, dense columnar form reaches 20 to 60 feet high, spreading to just 8 feet wide. ‘Glauca’ has attractive, bluish green, juniperlike foliage. ‘Stricta’ is similar in form and size with dark green foliage. […]
New Developments in the Coachella Valley Spur Questions & Misinformation
As the California drought continues for the second year in a row, questions are arising in the community surrounding a water agency’s role in decision making for new development projects. […]
Coachella Valley Water Agencies Celebrate Infrastructure & Drinking Water Week in May
Water agencies across the country continue to tackle post pandemic issues while maintaining, upgrading and building our water systems to ensure reliable water and sewer service to customers – making our communities better for everyone. […]
10 Landscaping Tips for the Coachella Valley
With the recent announcement from the State of California calling on us all to do our part and make conservation a way a life, and with April being National Garden Month, this month features not just one, but ten ways to conserve water in your home landscape […]
Think About Saving Water This Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22 and is a great opportunity to think about how you can be more eco-friendly. […]
Plant of the Month: Cleveland Sage, Chaparral Sage (Salvia Clevelandii)
This sage is native to California’s rugged coastal chaparral, and is surprisingly well adapted to the tough, low-desert climate. Most plants reach 4 feet high and 5 feet or more wide. Fragrant blue flowers develop in whorls on stems in spring. […]
