Here are some helpful links for your journey toward turf transformation!
If you want to learn more, please sign up for another webinar and share the information with a friend. https://www.greengardensgroup.com/cal-am-landscape-classes/
California American Water Districts:
Los Angeles
https://www.amwater.com/caaw/Conservation/District-Resources/Los-Angeles/
8657 Grand Avenue | Rosemead, CA 91770 | Phone: 626-614-2536
Meadowbrook/Merced
https://www.amwater.com/caaw/Conservation/District-Resources/Meadowbrook
Karen Wilhelm, Karen.Wilhelm@amwater.com
2272 Meadowbrook | Merced CA 95348 | Hours: 8:30AM-4PM | Phone: (209) 819-5283
San Diego
https://www.amwater.com/caaw/Conservation/District-Resources/San-Diego/
1025 Palm Avenue | Imperial Beach, CA 91932 | Phone 619-446-5707
Sacramento
https://www.amwater.com/caaw/Conservation/District-Resources/Sacramento/
https://www.cawsacramentogardening.com
https://sactree.org
Karen Wilhelm: Karen.wilhelm@amwater.com
4701 Beloit Drive Sacramento | Sacramento CA 95838 | Hours: 8:30am-4pm | Conservation Hotline: 1-916-568-4201
Sonoma County
https://www.amwater.com/caaw/conservation/district-resources/sonoma-county/
Fire Safe Marin Resources: https://firesafemarin.org/create-a-fire-smart-yard/firescaping/
Resilientlandscapescoalition.org: https://resilientlandscapescoalition.org
Sonoma State University & Master Gardeners http://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/Garden_Sense_Master/Garden_Sense/
Sonoma-Marin Partnership Rebate: https://www.savingwaterpartnership.org
Melissa Higgins, Melissa.Higgins@amwater.com
4787 Old Redwood Highway | Santa Rosa, CA 95403 | Hours 8:30am-4:00pm | Drop box available 24/7
Phone (707) 542-8329, ext. 0
Ventura
https://www.amwater.com/caaw/Conservation/District-Resources/Ventura/
Wendy Aikman: Wendy.L.Aikman@amwater.com
2439 W. Hillcrest Drive | Newbury Park, CA 91320 | Hours: 7:30am – 3:00pm | Phone: 805-454-0909
Hillview
For questions regarding conservation programs, contact Karen Wilhelm: Karen.Wilhelm@amwater.com
Free Drip Emitter Conversion Kits / Tree Watering Rings – Please contact your LOCAL DISTRICT for availability.
Gardening Resources:
Los Angeles visit: https://www.cawlosangelesgardening.com
San Diego visit: https://www.cawsandiegogardening.com/
Sacramento visit: https://www.cawsacramentogardening.com/
Ventura visit: http://www.venturacountygardening.com
Waterwise Garden Guidebook: MWD_Waterwise-Garden_California_Friendly_Landscape_HandbookSm.pdf
California Watershed Approach to Landscape Design: G3-APLD-Book_v8NoBleed_2.pdf
Landscape guidelines, including vegetable gardening: Consulting Node | G3, Green Gardens Group
California Friendly Maintenance Guide: http://bewaterwise.com/maintenance-guide.html
More information about Waterwise Gardens: http://bewaterwise.com/
More information about Regional Rebates: https://socalwatersmart.com/en/residential/
Chip and Drop: https://getchipdrop.com
EPA WaterSense Approved Products: https://lookforwatersense.epa.gov/products/
Hire a Landscape Professional: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/irrigation-pro
Integrated Pest Management: http://ipm.ucanr.edu
Water Calculators:
Sacramento: https://beyondthedrought.com/index2.php
Cal Am General: https://www.amwater.com/caaw/Conservation/Conservation/Water-Works-Calculator/
Southern California: https://www.bewaterwise.com/calculator.html
Firescaping:
https://fire.lacounty.gov/forestry-fuel-modification/
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/pds/fire_resistant.html
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/la-fi-associations-firescaping-20170304-story.html
https://www.sdbgarden.org/firesafety.htm
http://firesafesdcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Comprehensive-Fire-Resistant-Plant-List.pdf
Tree Resources:
Calculating Tree Water Needs: https://ucanr.edu/sites/UrbanHort/Water_Use_of_Turfgrass_and_Landscape_Plant_Materials/Estimating_Water_Requirements_of_Landscape_Trees/
https://ccuh.ucdavis.edu/resources/irrigation-management-resources
Tree Ring Irrigation Contraption (TRIC): https://ccuh.ucdavis.edu/tric
https://www.treediaper.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpcOTBhCZARIsAEAYLuViAWO7gD9wO7Lbj6tioAt_amz2TPFvHM_Px0hDfqVdwd0j2AdKS7IaAtCzEALw_wcB
https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/products/tree-gator-jr?variant=13940818280500&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpcOTBhCZARIsAEAYLuX697gOVP0ZSz4-EKfvkNofP-oIVTm2JPcszXszJc2zevIiZ6Q77kIaAi3MEALw_wcB
https://www.treesaregood.org/treeowner
https://ca.audubon.org/news/guide-bird-friendly-tree-trimming
Graywater Resources:
Catching H2O – https://catchingh2o.com
https://oasisdesign.net
https://www.harvestingrainwater.com
http://greywateraction.org
Sourcing parts:
Landscape supply stores
Irrigation supply stores
https://www.dripworks.com
Plant Lists:
Plants for Butterflies
• Milkweed (Asclepias)
• Verbena (Abronia spp.)
• Mallow (Abutilon spp.)
• Yarrow (Achillea spp.)
• Bent Grass (Agrostis spp.)
• Columbine (Aquilegia spp.)
• Manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.)
• Sagebrush (Artemisia spp.)
• Dutchmans Pipe (Aristolochia californica)
• Milkvetch (Astragalus spp.)
• Coyotebush (Caccharis spp.)
• And many more…
• See www.Calscape.org
Plants for Birds
• Manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.)
• Mahonia (Berberis spp.)
• Ceanothus spp.
• Buckwheat (Eriogonum spp.)
• Penstemon spp.
• Lemonade Berry (Rhus integrifolia)
• Gooseberry (Ribes spp.)
• Sage (Salvia spp.)
• Elderberry (Sambucus spp.)
• California Grape (Vitis californica)
• And many more!
• See www.Calscape.org
Other Resources:
Poison Control 800-222-1222
Calscape.org
7 Ways to Bring Biodiversity to Your Garden – California Native Plant Society
Native Garden Chats: Lawn Replacements – YouTube
Poisonous Flowers and Plants: Toxic Beauty in Your Garden
Poisonous Plants: 31 Varieties That Can Cause Harm
Poisonous Plants – Science for Kids
Resource Library | The Edible Schoolyard Project
Easy Kids Gardening Activities – National Garden Bureau
7 Backyard Games to Play With Your Dog – American Kennel Club
If you want to learn more, please sign up for another webinar and share the information with a friend. https://www.greengardensgroup.com/cal-am-landscape-classes/
Happy Gardening.