Conservation

California Friendly Landscape Program

 

In partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the South Bay Energy Savings Center, West Basin works in conjunction with its local cities and water agencies to provide free California Friendly Landscape Classes.

The classes are scheduled periodically throughout the year, so keep your eye out for a class in your city. The workshop covers the following topics:

Basic Landscape Design

  • Your landscape as part of your living space
  • How to develop a landscape plan
  • Hardscapes, patios, etc.
  • Plant selection

 

California Friendly Plants

  • Benefits of using native plants
  • Plant selection tips
  • Planting guidelines
  • Maintenance recommendations
  • Caring of shrubs, groundcover, trees and multi-category plants

 

Efficiency Irrigation Systems

  • Sprinkler system maintenance
  • Major irrigation design principles
  • The right sprinkler for the right job
  • Major overhead sprinkler types
  • Types of drip irrigation

 

Soils, Fertilizers and Watering

  • How long should you run your sprinkler?
  • How does soil affect plant growth and watering?
  • Irrigation control clock programming
  • Fertilizers

 

Future scheduled classes will be posted here.

For more information, e-mail the Conservation Coordinator.

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