Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour Recap

Bringing Back the Native Gardens Tour
The Bringing Back the Native Gardens Tour was on May 5 – did you see those gorgeous gardens? In case you missed the tour, all the gardens featured this year are available with photos and stats about the plants and yard size. View the 2019 Gardens. What great inspiration for your next water-wise landscape project! For more great ideas, here is a waterwise plant list.

Looking for Gardens for the 2020 Tour
We're looking for residential gardens for next year’s tour. Gardens can be homeowner designed and installed or by a professional. But most important is that you love your garden and want to show it off. So if you have a native garden, please consider being on the tour next year. Gardens generally need to have at least 60% California native plants. The tour is on the first Sunday of May. Contact us at conserve@ccwater.com for details.

Watering Schedule
Did you know? Shrubs or lawns in shade generally require up to 50 percent less water than the same plants in full sun. Adjust your watering schedule to account for the different microclimates in your garden. Check out our NEW Lawn & Landscape Watering Schedule (PDF) for recommended watering schedules for sprinklers and drip. Also, we have resources available on plants for dryshade if you’re looking for even more ways to use water efficiently!

Pool Cover Rebate
Getting ready for pool weather? Let us help! Installing a pool cover can save up to 8,000 gallons of water per year, reduce up to 95% of pool water loss caused by evaporation, and reduce chemical use by up to 60%. The amount of water a pool cover will save you is equivalent to the amount a lawn requires for irrigation all year. Purchase yours and apply today!

Car Wash Coupons

The average homeowner uses more than 100 gallons of water to wash a car, while the average car wash that recycles water uses less than 30 gallons per car. By using a Smart Wash Car Wash you save water as well as prevent several pollutants from going into our local creeks and Bay Delta. We’ve partnered with a group of car wash businesses that recycle the majority of their wash water through advanced on-site filtration technologies. These "Smart Wash" car washes care about the environment and are doing something about it.

Lawn to Garden Workshop
Don’t miss out on the last workshop of the season! Learn how to replace your lawn with a beautiful water-wise landscape. The presentations will include: Landscape Design and Plant Choice, Drip Irrigation, Sheet Mulching and an overview of the CCWD Lawn to Garden Rebate Program. The expert speakers will answer all your questions and help you on your way to having a beautiful water-wise landscape.

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When: Saturday, June 8 from 9 AM – 12 PM
Where: Contra Costa Water District, Concord

Irrigation Demystified
Confused by your irrigation system? Want to know how to keep your landscape looking good while conserving water? Join UC Master Gardener Steven Griffin as he demystifies the subject.

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When: Wednesday, June 5 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: North Wiget Lane and Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek

City of Pittsburg’s Green Footprint Festival
Experience exhibits, activities, and entertainment that will guide you on how to reduce your impact on Mother Earth! Be sure to visit our booth and talk to our conservation specialists about water efficiency and ways you can save water and money.

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When: Thursday, June 6 from 11 AM – 3 PM
Where: Small World Park, Pittsburg

Digging Deeper: Elemental Nature – The California Landscapes of GROUND STUDIO
This presentation is sponsored by the Garden Conservancy and the Gardens at Heather Farms, featuring a presentation by landscape designer, Bernard Trainor. He will trace his analysis and design process- highlighting a few favorite plants and water-wise strategies.

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When: Wednesday, June 19 from 11 AM – 1 PM
Where: The Gardens at Heather Farm, Walnut Creek

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