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Newly installed inline drip irrigation system with pressure regulator connecting to existing valve in a drought-tolerant garden
Water-Wise Landscaping

Smart Irrigation and Drip Conversion: Watering a Bay Area Yard in 2026

Drip conversion and smart controllers are the highest-leverage upgrades a Bay Area irrigation system can get, and both are frequently rebate-eligible.

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Completed lawn-to-native conversion showing decomposed granite pathways, mature drought-tolerant plantings, and clean hardscape edges
Water-Wise Landscaping

Lawn Be Gone: How Bay Area Turf Replacement Rebate Programs Work

Bay Area lawn removal rebates run through BAWSCA, Valley Water, and EBMUD, with one shared rule: get written approval before you remove a single square foot of turf.

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Synthetic turf lawn panel adjacent to drought-tolerant native planting separated by corten steel edging
Water-Wise Landscaping

Artificial Turf vs. Drought-Tolerant Planting: An Honest Comparison

Artificial turf and drought-tolerant planting both end the lawn-watering era, but they differ sharply on heat, habitat, upkeep, and rebate eligibility.

6 min read
New pool and raised spa with limestone coping and a screened IPE enclosure for a heat pump
Pools & Spas

Title 24 in 2026: What Changed for Pool and Spa Heating in California

California's 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards took effect January 1, 2026, with new requirements for residential pool and spa heating. Here is how the rules shape a backyard project today.

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