Leaders of a planned water recycling project in East County asked a court Tuesday for permission to take control of a pump station from the city of San Diego, escalating a dispute over the future of a plant that could serve hundreds of thousands of people. Lawyers from the Advanced Water Purification Project submitted a motion in […]
Once your WaterSmart Living Landscape design starts coming together, pick your plants for each water-use category to ensure you meet your WaterSmart water conservation goals. Focus on local native plants or plants from similar climate regions.
When designing a living, water-saving landscape, you want your new outdoor space to fit your house, your neighborhood, and your lifestyle. Finding that fit begins by asking a few basic questions. First, how do you want to use your space? It’s possible to significantly improve your home’s water efficiency and meet your lifestyle needs at […]
When undertaking a water-saving landscape renovation, strive to continuously feed as much organic matter as possible to the landscape soil to keep it healthy. Start with compost and mulch to jump-start the process. Eventually, your plants will feed themselves with their own leaf litter.
East County Water Officials Move to Seize San Diego Pump Station, Escalating Dispute
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Blake NelsonLeaders of a planned water recycling project in East County asked a court Tuesday for permission to take control of a pump station from the city of San Diego, escalating a dispute over the future of a plant that could serve hundreds of thousands of people. Lawyers from the Advanced Water Purification Project submitted a motion in […]
How to Pick Your Plants for a Successful WaterSmart Landscape
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkOnce your WaterSmart Living Landscape design starts coming together, pick your plants for each water-use category to ensure you meet your WaterSmart water conservation goals. Focus on local native plants or plants from similar climate regions.
Designing a Living, Water-Saving Landscape to Fit Your Lifestyle
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Water News NetworkWhen designing a living, water-saving landscape, you want your new outdoor space to fit your house, your neighborhood, and your lifestyle. Finding that fit begins by asking a few basic questions. First, how do you want to use your space? It’s possible to significantly improve your home’s water efficiency and meet your lifestyle needs at […]
Compost and Mulch Build a Sustainable, Drought-Resistant Landscape
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Water News NetworkWhen undertaking a water-saving landscape renovation, strive to continuously feed as much organic matter as possible to the landscape soil to keep it healthy. Start with compost and mulch to jump-start the process. Eventually, your plants will feed themselves with their own leaf litter.