Water-Wise Gardening in the San Francisco Bay Area
Water Conservation Rebates
- Lawn Be Gone! Rebate Program (opens in a new tab) – Replace your lawn and get paid $1 – $4 per square foot.
- Rain Barrel Rebate Program (opens in a new tab)
Custom Irrigation Schedule
For a watering schedule matched to your yard and the weather:
Sustainable Gardening Tips
Soils and Compost
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Integrated Pest Management
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
Water Saving Tips
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.
Helpful Resources
Stop over-watering your yard, learn exactly what you need to set your water controller. Ensure you are using the best amount of water for the specific weather or time of year.
Reset your irrigation controller (opens in a new tab)
While some homeowners believe they can save money by avoiding landscape design work, professional design can be reasonable and help homeowners avoid typical pitfalls and mistakes.
