/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
It’s something that’s in the news a lot these days: Water-wise landscaping. But what exactly does that mean for San Diegans and how do you know what plants will work for this kind of gardening? Recently, the San Diego County Water Authority updated its informative brochure, “Nifty 50 Plants for WaterSmart Landscapes,” which is packed […]
Just in time for hot summer days, the Yorba Linda Water District is easing up on watering restrictions. State officials have scraped the emergency conservation mandates that had forced the district to cut water use by 36 percent. For months, customers have faced unprecedented restrictions and “administrative penalties” for over use. In response to the state’s […]
Newport Beach water customers soon may be allowed to irrigate outdoors three days a week instead of two, but still will be required to conserve. The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to take initial steps to move the city to Level 2 of its water conservation plan, which restricts outdoor watering to before 9 […]
Last week’s triple-digit heat wreaked havoc on Southern California avocado farms, leaving some growers with burnt trees and unsellable fruit just two weeks before the Fourth of July holiday, when avocado sales generally spike. Growers in Fallbrook, De Luz and Temecula reported record temperatures between 110 and 117 degrees, as well as 30-mile per hour […]
Top ten water wise trees for San Diego
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIt’s something that’s in the news a lot these days: Water-wise landscaping. But what exactly does that mean for San Diegans and how do you know what plants will work for this kind of gardening? Recently, the San Diego County Water Authority updated its informative brochure, “Nifty 50 Plants for WaterSmart Landscapes,” which is packed […]
Water Restrictions Easing, but the Idea of “Green” Has Changed for Some
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby By Denisse SalazarJust in time for hot summer days, the Yorba Linda Water District is easing up on watering restrictions. State officials have scraped the emergency conservation mandates that had forced the district to cut water use by 36 percent. For months, customers have faced unprecedented restrictions and “administrative penalties” for over use. In response to the state’s […]
Newport Moves Toward Allowing a Third Day of Watering Per Week
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Hannah FryNewport Beach water customers soon may be allowed to irrigate outdoors three days a week instead of two, but still will be required to conserve. The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to take initial steps to move the city to Level 2 of its water conservation plan, which restricts outdoor watering to before 9 […]
How the early, record heat could affect your ability to make Fourth of July guacamole
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby Gillian FergusonLast week’s triple-digit heat wreaked havoc on Southern California avocado farms, leaving some growers with burnt trees and unsellable fruit just two weeks before the Fourth of July holiday, when avocado sales generally spike. Growers in Fallbrook, De Luz and Temecula reported record temperatures between 110 and 117 degrees, as well as 30-mile per hour […]