Plant a pollinator garden
Pollinator gardens help attract and sustain bees, butterflies, birds and other beneficial creatures. Explore these resources to get started.
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Choosing the right plants
Browse a curated list of plants that thrive in our climate (Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership)
Browse a curated list of plants that thrive in our climate (Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership)
Water conservation is an essential consideration when designing and managing Sonoma and Marin County landscapes. Our area enjoys a Mediterranean … Continue reading "Water Smart Plant Picker"
Find climate-ready plants (UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden)
Find climate-ready plants (UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden)
Discover plants selected to thrive in hotter and drier conditions and withstand extreme weather events while supporting pollinators and local wildlife
Boost garden pollinators with these plants (UC Marin Master Gardeners)
Boost garden pollinators with these plants (UC Marin Master Gardeners)
It's easy to invite bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other welcomed winged visitors into the garden. Just provide the food, water, and shelter they need to feel at home. This is called habitat gardening, and it's a satisfying way to choose plants.
Learn what to look for when shopping at local nurseries (Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership)
Learn what to look for when shopping at local nurseries (Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership)
Your Local Nursery Recommendations Local Water Smart Nurseries Look for water smart plant signs and tags at the local plant nurseries … Continue reading "Water Smart Plant Labels"
Designing your landscape
Get landscaping tips for all yard types (Bloom California)
Get landscaping tips for all yard types (Bloom California)
Take a watershed approach to your landscape (Marin Water)
Take a watershed approach to your landscape (Marin Water)
Browse a curated list of water efficient gardening resources (Marin Water)
Browse a curated list of water efficient gardening resources (Marin Water)
Fire Safe Landscaping Amid the escalating threat of wildfire here in California and beyond, a growing emphasis has been placed on creating resilient, fire-smart landscapes that prioritize fire-smart practices without compromising on aesthetics OR water efficiency. These resources provide help with planning for both a more water efficient AND wildfire resilient landscape. Fire Resistant Mulch […]
Leveraging water utility rebates
Find Marin Water customer resources
Find Marin Water customer resources
Marin Water customers who replace their lawn with a more water-efficient alternative could be eligible for a rebate to offset conversion costs (up to nearly $5 per sq foot of lawn that is replaced). And once converted, the new landscaping will use less water as lawns typically need four times more water than climate appropriate shrubs and perennials, which makes converting lawns to sustainable landscapes one of the best ways to use water more efficiently. That can translate to smaller bi-monthly water bills!
Find North Marin Water District customer resources
Find North Marin Water District customer resources
North Marin Water District is working hard to preserve and protect our most essential resource – water! Save money and water with these rebates.
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