Turf Replacement Rebates

A regularly updated List of Water Department Rebate offerings for lawn replacement across metropolitan California. Plus FAQ's

California's BEST Ornamental Grasses

Citrus Quarantines

Why it's hard to get citrus in Southern California & what to plant instead.

Garden Care Tips

How SoCal is Killing the Lawn & WHY they’re not stoppin' now

The largest water district in SoCal is hoping to change the very LOOK of landscaping in California. Rainy winter or none. They want the love of lawn dead. “We are especially targeting unused lawn”...

January 2023Briana Lyon

EVERYTHING I think you should know about Lawn Replacement Options for Southern California

It might be counter-intuitive to think that more plants can mean less water BUT here's all the reasons a drought tolerant garden saves more water in the long run... AND...

June 2022Briana Lyon

Here's how to get CASH rebates for your Lawn Replacement in Sacramento, California

Sacramento's new river friendly landscaping initiative will GIVE you up to $3000 to replace your lawn with drought tolerant landscaping. Here's which of our easy DIY preplanned garden products qualify...

March 2022Briana Lyon

All About Ornamental Grasses - California Wild Style

There's a million ways to mix up a big beautiful palette of Ornamental grasses. But in California there's a few extra items to check off to make sure grass gardens will give you the gorgeous you desire....

June 2021Briana Lyon

How-to Get CASH rebates for New landscaping in California 2024

Your new California wild garden can qualify for HUGE SoCal Water$mart rebates. If you're removing lawn - even DEAD lawn - you can apply for a $3/sq.ft. rebate for your new...

March 2021Briana Lyon