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.

2020 Happenings: Free Water-Wise Workshop Series February 26 (in-person), September 30 (virtual), October 21 (virtual).

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 Qualified Landscape Professional.
• Earn a "Cash For Grass" Turf Replacement Rebate, discover details on the Cash for Grass page.
• Find Rainwater Harvesting/Rain Garden resources.
• Learn about Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Systems.
• Schedule your free Water-Wise Home Survey or Business Survey.
• Make irrigation scheduling easy with the Sprinkler Times page, our free online tool.
• 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.
• Be sure to take good care of your trees, learn more by visiting the Save Our Water website.

Drought Survival Guides