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CALIFORNIA NATIVE GARDENS

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Water Conservation Programs

Check with your water supplier for local incentives.

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Sustainable Gardening Tips

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water Saving Tips

Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.