Garden, Landscape, and Rebate Programs
Landscape & Garden Resources
Landscaping Resources
Plants & Materials
The following nurseries and companies offering other landscape supplies partner with The Water Conservation Garden to provide the necessary materials to create a beautiful, water-wise garden. Members of The Water Conservation Garden receive a 10-20% discount on purchases at the following retailers.
- Anderson’s La Costa Nursery and Design Center
- Barrels and Branches Nursery
- Cuyamaca College Nursery
- El Plantio Nursery & Landscaping
- Hunter’s Nursery
- Kniffing’s Nurseries
- Mission Hills Nursery
- Rancho Valhalla Nursery
- The Madd Potter
Sources for Other Nurseries in Southern California
- Additional Nurseries that Carry Water-Smart Plants
- Mulch and Compost: Contact Miramar Greenery for free mulch and compost
- bewaterwise.com
Plant Lists
- Nifty 50-Smart Plant list and pictures
- Home Owner’s Guide to a Water Smart Landscape
- California-Friendly Plant List—Listed by Common Name
- California-Friendly Plant List—Listed by Botanical Name
Fire Safety
- Fire Safe Council San Diego County
- Guide to Staying Safe During Wildfires
- Ready San Diego: Wild Fire
- Ready for Wildfire – One Less Spark One Less Wildfire
- San Diego County Wildfire Creating Defensible Space
- San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Brush Management and Weed Abatement
Landscape Professionals
- California Landscape Contractors Association
- American Society of Landscape Architects
- Association of Professional Landscape Designers
- Landscape Designers and Landscape Architects who give advice at Garden events
- Water Managers Certified by the California Landscape Contractors Association
- Wild Made Design
- Catching H20
Gardening Resources
Rain Barrel Exhibit at The Water Conservation Garden
Water Agency Online Resources
San Diego County Water Authority
SDCWA partners with member agencies and stakeholders to meet the region’s water supply needs. This website is a comprehensive resource for homeowners, businesses, HOAs, the public sector and teachers and students to learn about making smart choices to reduce water use.
State of California
Efficient water management and use are critical for all California residents, agencies, and businesses.
Save Our Water
Save Our Water is a program created by the Association of California Water Agencies and the California Department of Water Resources to help Californians reduce everyday water use. It offers news, tips, rebate options and other resources for the general public.
Water-Use it Wisely
This nonprofit looks to help individuals save water by providing helpful tips and resources. This website offers a few great resources, such as water conservation games for kids and more than 100 conservation ideas.
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a regional water provider for Southern California. This website provides a comprehensive water conservation guide for individuals, including tips, news, rebate information and local water agency links.
City of San Diego Water Conservation Program
Waste No Water is an initiative created by the City of San Diego’s Public Utilities Branch. The website provides rebate information, water restriction information and water conservation related contests for various age levels.
Water Agency Contact Information
City of San Diego Water Department
600 B Street, Suite 1210
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 533-5300
Helix Water District
7811 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 466-0585
Otay Water District
2554 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978-2096
(619) 670-2777
San Diego County Water Authority
4677 Overland Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 522-6600
Sweetwater Authority
505 Garrett Ave.
P.O. Box 2328
Chula Vista, CA 91912
(619) 420-1413
Incentive Programs
The County of San Diego’s Waterscape Rebate Program (WRP)
- The Waterscape Rebate Program focuses on the installation of landscaping and water-wise features, which help you save water, save money & beautify your home.
- The program is offered by the County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program (WPP), which is dedicated to protecting our environment by preventing pollutants from entering local waterways.
- Enhanced and new rebates are available for turf removal, weather-based irrigation controllers, rain gardens, rain barrels, cisterns, and septic pumping.
- Large Landscapes (commercial and multifamily) can receive personalized technical assistance and exclusive incentives to complete turf replacement projects through the Landscape Optimization Service.
- Rebates are available for residents, businesses and agricultural producers living in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Check your address here to see if you are eligible.
- More information can be found at sandiegocounty.gov/WatershedRebates.
Metropolitan Water District Rebate Information
-California Friendly Maintenance Guide
San Diego County Water Authority Programs and Incentives available through your local water agencies.
Tips, Tools & Tutorials
Books & Articles
Article
Modernism Meets Desertscaping, The Landscape Design Revolution of Palm Springs, by Clayton Tschudy
Recommended Books
“California Getting Started Garden Guide” by Bruce and Sharon Asakawa
“California Native Plants for the Garden” by Carol Bornstein, David Fross, and Bart O’Brien
“California Wildfire Landscaping” by Maureen Gilmer
“More Beauty, Less Water” by The Water Conservation Garden
“The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide”
“Square Foot Gardening with Kids” by Mel Bartholomew
“Tomatomania” by Scott Daigre and Jean Garbee