Landscaping Tip of the Month: Avoid Over-Fertilizing
In many parts of the Coachella Valley, sandy soils and rock-and-sand soil combinations are common. They have excellent drainage, but tremendous amounts of water must be applied frequently to keep plants alive when temperatures soar. Rapid soil drainage and frequent irrigation leaches (washes) plant nutrients, particularly nitrogen, away from plant roots. This results in a need to replenish these nutrients more often. […]
Where Does the Coachella Valley’s Water Come From?
Here in the Coachella Valley, our water comes from four sources: (1) groundwater, (2) recycled water, (3) imported water from the State Water Project, and (4) the Colorado River via the Coachella Canal, a branch of the All-American Canal. […]
Landscaping Tip Of The Month: Cooler Temperatures Mean It’S Time To Use Less Water
Now that winter is here, our temperatures are cooler, and that means we can gradually reduce watering times to avoid wasting water. Plants and grass do not need much water during the late fall, winter, and early spring seasons. […]
Plant Of The Month: Desert Spoon, Sotol (Dasylirion Wheeleri)
The desert spoon, sotol is an outstanding accent plant that grows slowly, eventually developing a trunk. At maturity, it reaches 4 to 6 feet high, and spreads up to 5 feet wide, with a canopy coverage of up to 20 square feet. Its narrow, gray-green leaves are sharply toothed along the edges. […]
Live Water Wise
Climate shifts are creating changes in our weather, temperatures, and our water supply. It’s important for us to save water wherever we can – and to make water conservation a way of life. […]
Cv Water Counts Academy 2024: Apply By Friday, January 12!
CV Water Counts is gearing up for the eighth 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 covers the different services and uses of water in the Coachella Valley. Students will also learn how local water agencies carefully manage this precious resource. The in-person program will begin in late January, and will include four classes which will be held at UCR Palm Desert, and one half-day tour. The application deadline is Friday, January [...]
