We thought we’d faced down these challenges years ago – and won. It can be disheartening to once again bear-up with restrictions, especially when neighbors right next to us may still be operating with greater freedoms.
We have to perpetually remind ourselves that this is not the same old drought. We see some communities have earned a measure of water independence. We see smarter incentives that support LA’s overall resilience. We see Angelenos approaching challenges with optimism, creativity and tenacity – together.
Through the heat, please know that we are in the dirt next to you, pick-axes and hoses in hand, confident that LA will grow and bloom through it.
Jeanette Marantos, LA Times: It’s no surprise that many Angelenos are thinking seriously about ripping out their lawns in exchange for less thirsty landscapes and a $2-a-square-foot rebate from the Metropolitan Water District. Here is how the pros recommend doing it. Read More
Lauren Dunec Hoang, Houzz: In the heart of a bustling city there’s an opportunity to make your yard feel like a secret, secluded space. Let’s take a look at 10 ingredients that give secret gardens privacy and magic. Read More
Lauren Dunec Hoang, Houzz: If you’re looking for planting inspiration for a shaded area of your garden, look no farther than the natural woodlands of your region. You’ll be rewarded with plants that come back year after year and are perfectly adapted to your area. Read More
Oscar Ortega: Our “extra credit” tips to keep gardens thriving are now an effective check-list for garden survival through water restrictions during the high, dry heat of August and September. Get Maintenance Tips
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