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Everything we've written on water conservation.
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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MWELO is California's state model landscape ordinance: if your project is big enough to need a permit, it sets the water budget your design must fit inside.
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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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A working plant palette for Santa Clara Valley backyards: coast live oak, toyon, manzanita, sages, buckwheats, deergrass, and sedges that handle valley clay.
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Artificial turf and drought-tolerant planting both end the lawn-watering era, but they differ sharply on heat, habitat, upkeep, and rebate eligibility.
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Permeable paving lets rainwater soak into the ground rather than running to the street. Here is how it works technically and when Bay Area stormwater regulations apply to residential projects.
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The right questions protect you more than any low bid. Here is a practical checklist for vetting any landscaping or hardscape contractor in the Bay Area.
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