
Instant Access to Key Water Issues
The San Diego County Water Authority has a new app! We are excited to have up to date information at hand keeping us informed with ever changing water regulations and news. The application features easy access to the region’s latest water news on your smartphone. According the the San Diego County Water Authority website, “the app provides access to Water Authority news releases and top issues, video and multimedia features from our [own] Channel H20, a water-related news f

Great Drought Tolerant Plant
Sea Green Junipers- “Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soils and some drought. Also tolerant of many city air pollutants…” Sounds perfect for San Diego’s environment right? It is also a good choice as it doesn’t like water soaked soil, is durable, beautiful, and can be versatile in any landscape setting. It grows to two feet in height and welds together perfectly when used as a ground cover, or as an individual
Protecting Your Landscape in the Drought
This July, roughly 58% of California was considered to be experiencing an “exceptional ” drought, the harshest on a 5 point scale. Half of California is in this state, including San Diego, and conditions are the WORST THEY HAVE EVER BEEN in state history (LA Times, 2014). According to the San Diego County Water Authority, wasting waster is illegal. Here is a recap of the ordinance. Limit outdoor watering days and times to no more than 3 days per week. Water waste resulting