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.

Design Tips

How to Attract Beneficial Predatory Insects & Pollinators to your Garden

Planting a diversity of plants is important for the health of your garden. Whether you're looking to ensure your little orchard sets fruit or you want to keep pests away...

June 2024Briana Lyon

California Fall - How to Plant the Season in your Garden

This time of year is all about letting go. Of a hot busy summer. Of the goals we set aside this year and the ones we blew out of the water (nice work!)....

November 2023Briana Lyon

5 Free Waterwise Landscape Designs for your Frontyard - the Sierra Madre Greener Yards Project

5 new rebate-qualifying plant palettes each with 2 different front yard layouts. And all kinds of options. Native feature lawn or no lawn at all. Color choices and plant ordering...

June 2023Briana 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