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Home Gardens Tours Galleries Plants Helpful Plant Lists Guided Search By Common Name By Botanical Name My List Resources Watering Guide Reliable Water for Today and Tomorrow Explore beautiful sustainable, climate-appropriate, and drought tolerant plants, trees and grass that thrive in Contra Costa County. With a click of a button, add your favorite plants to a private list that you can print and bring to your favorite nursery. Water Conservation Programs Contra Costa Water District is offering rebates to encourage customers to replace existing water-thirsty lawns with water-efficient landscapes. For more information visit the CCWD Water Conservation website at ccwater.com/conserve Featured Landscape Ideas GARDENS PLANTS CALIFORNIA NATIVE GARDENS 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 controllerWhile 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. Find a landscape proSustainable Gardening Tips Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants. Create a Custom Irrigation Schedule 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. Water Calculator Water Saving Tips Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping. Copyright © GardenSoft 2024 All rights...