Here you will find information on how to use this website, how to design and install a water-wise garden, irrigation methods and equipment that will help you to water your landscape more efficiently, and suggestions on how to easily and effectively maintain your garden.
San Luis Obispo County's water resources are limited and we all need to do our part meeting the current and future water needs of residential, commercial and agricultural uses. With water conservation in mind, there is a need for waterwise, drought-tolerant landscaping in SLO County. Please review the beautiful example landscapes shown on this website and know that water intensive turf can play a role in the landscape, but should not be the focal point.
HOW TO USE THIS WEBSITE | GENERAL IRRIGATION TIPS |
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Introduction | Introduction to Irrigation |
Garden Tours | Plant Water Needs |
Garden Gallery | Before You Design |
Plants | Smart Controllers |
My List | Types of Irrigation Systems |
Watering Guide | Eliminating Run-off and Overspray |
GENERAL DESIGN TIPS | MAINTENANCE |
Introduction to Design | Maintaining Your Garden |
Questionnaire | Mulch |
Principles of Design | Irrigation Maintenance |
Creating the Design | |
Drainage | Links to Other Websites |
Plant Design | |
Installing the Garden | |
Working With Professionals | How to use this website |