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Water-Wise Landscaping
Nearly half of Napa’s treated drinking water is used outdoors, much of it wasted in overwatering lawns and gardens. Like only 2% of the world, Napa has a Mediterranean climate, with cool, wet winters and summer droughts. Selecting appropriate plants, mulching, and frequently adjusting irrigation to match the weather are just a few of the actions you can take to save water in your landscape.
Gardeners: Bay-Friendly Garden Month! Connect to a series of virtual garden visits, workshops, and local resources.
- View the Water-Wise Gardening in the Napa Valley website, a free online resource! Visit the inspiring Garden Gallery. Browse more than 1,000 climate-appropriate plants. Create a printable plant list. Discover design, irrigation, maintenance tips, and more!
- Practice the 8 Basic Principles of Water-Wise Landscaping, view the 8 Basic Principles page for details.
- Attend our free Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops.
- Visit our Demonstration Gardens.
- Search for a local Bay-Friendly (Rescape) Qualified Landscape Professional.
- Earn a "Cash For Grass" Turf Replacement Rebate, discover details on the Cash for Grass page.
- Explore Rainwater Harvesting.
- Learn about Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Systems.
- Schedule your free Water-Wise Home Survey or Business Survey.
- Make every month Smart Irrigation Month!
- Find a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) by visiting the QWEL website.
- Learn about our Central Control Irrigation for Parks and Schools.