Water infrequently, deeply, and thoroughly. Most lawns need about 3/4 to 1 inch of water once per week — or once every two weeks when the weather cools. Infrequent but deep watering will encourage deep rooting, making for healthier and hardier plants with a greater tolerance …
California Is Officially Drought-Free California is drought-free for the first time in seven years after a winter of heavy rain and snow, scientists announced Thursday. According to the National Drought Mitigation Center and the U.S. Drought Monitor, at least part of the state experienced a drought for 376 straight …
This winter in Southern California has been one of the wettest in recent memory, and it couldn’t have come at a better time! After suffering years of crippling drought, Southern Californians are seeing streams burst to life and wildflowers blooming in once-barren dessert landscapes. In …
In 1991, the San Diego region was 95% reliant on a single supplier of imported water — the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). This made the region extremely vulnerable to water supply shortages. That year, an ongoing drought forced MWD to cut deliveries …
