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WaterSmart Landscaping
Along with living in Chula Vista’s beautiful Mediterranean climate comes the important responsibility to work together to use water efficiently. In Southern California, outdoor landscape irrigation can typically account for over 50% of residential water use. Incorporating WaterSmart strategies such as water-efficient design, state-of-the-art irrigation technologies, climate-appropriate plant selections, and best maintenance practices is a great way to create both a beautiful and sustainable garden.
Why WaterSmart?
- Save money on your water bill
- Beautify your property
- Reduce maintenance
- Protect our environment
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Sample Water Conservation Designs
The "Landscapes for San Diego Project", which was sponsored by Sweetwater Authority and Otay Water District, has produced these professionally-designed sample garden design plans, each themed to fit the needs of a variety of families. All plans were drawn up by well-known local landscape architects, and are FREE to use!
Each plan below includes the landscape design, a specially-selected plant palette with photographs, and the irrigation plans and watering schedules:
CHILD-FRIENDLY DESIGN
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EMPTY- NESTER/ ENTERTAINER DESIGN
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PET-FRIENDLY DESIGN
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WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY DESIGN
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FOR MORE IDEAS about WaterSmart landscaping, click here for the City of Chula Vista’s WaterSmart Landscape brochure
Your Community, Your Environment, Your Choice
Visit the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College
Get certified as a NatureScape
Get a rebate for Weather-Based Irrigation Controller
Get a rebate for installing rotating sprinkler nozzles
Additional Information
California Urban Water Conservation Council
Otay Water District - Conservation Program
Sweetwater Authority - Conservation Program
San Diego County Water Authority
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