WELCOME! Blue Planet Gardening is an idea center for Californians
and other western gardeners interested in creating beautiful, sustainable
landscapes. This site can help you transform your garden into one that saves water, nurtures the soil, and minimizes the introduction of pollutants into the environment. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer, looking to hire professional help or are somewhere in between, we have case studies of no-lawn gardens, book recommendations, helpful articles on planning, design, installation and maintenance.
helping people plant right, water less and garden more
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On average, 80% of summer water goes towards irrigation in California. Learn tips to improve your irrigation efficiency.
Who needs a lawn? Ideas on designing with a lawn substitute.
ET controllers can slash summer irrigation by as much as 40%.
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To see more books on design, plant selection, California natives and more visit our
LAWN FREE GARDENS - BEFORE AND AFTER
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Visit our garden makeovers page for details on these gardens and more examples of traditional landscapes made over into sustainable gardens with less (or even no!) lawn.
> DESIGN
Just getting started? The landscape Design Center has articles and advice on planning your garden, including lawn substitutes and alternatives, low water plant combinations, habitat gardening and more, plus authors' links to landscape design websites and blogs that specialize in sustainable design.
> INSTALL
Ready to turn your ideas into a garden? The Installation Center has information on irrigating your landscape and planting techniques.
> MAINTAIN
Now that the garden is in, how do you keep it looking its best? The Maintenance Center has articles on keeping your garden happy and healthy over time.
Many water agencies in California and other parts of the west are offering homeowners rebates for reducing lawn, switching to more efficient irrigation and installing smart controllers. Click here for links to water agencies, courtesy of Hydropoint Data Systems.
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