Marin MWD Watershed Approach Landscaping Handbook
These Beautiful gardens require less water, but don’t look dry; they are attractive, lush, and evergreen because they were transformed from grassy yards using the principles of sustainable landscaping. While conventional landscapes allow water to run off the property and often waste water, watershed wise landscapes are designed to hold on to rainwater and reduce the demand for supplemental irrigation. In the pages that follow, you’ll see inspirational gardens that allow us to continue enjoying Marin County’s varied and amazing climate and outdoor lifestyle, while conserving valuable natural resources and creating a diverse habitat of plants and insects. If we want Marin County landscapes that are truly resilient to the effects of a changing climate, then we need to go beyond sustainable and water wise principles to begin managing each property as though it were a mini-watershed. By paying attention to the design of the garden, building soil and keeping rain on our properties, selecting climate-appropriate plants and managing supplemental irrigation, we transform our landscapes into abundant watershed wise enhancements to our properties and neighborhoods.
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