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Coachella Valley residents use about 70 to 80 percent of their water outside the home. By replacing your grass lawn with water-efficient plants and rocks, you can save a significant amount of water and reduce your monthly water bill. For a complete guide to water-efficient landscaping, read the Coachella Valley Water District's book Lush And Efficient Gardening in the Coachella Valley.
Lush & Efficient
Landscape Gardening in the Coachella Valley
Lush & Efficient
(16mb) is a 160-page guide to water-efficient landscaping. It includes information on several hundred water-efficient plants, trees and shrubs, as well recommended water times and instructions for installing a new irrigation system. Order your copy today. 
Conservation Links
Coachella Valley Plant List - From the new edition of Lush & EfficientDesert Photo Plant List - Courtesy of Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
Mind Your Water - Various tips for conserving and preserving water
Complete WUCOLS irrigation and plant guide
Weekly
Watering Index
85%
of peak summer use
updated 05/05/08
The Watering Index
Residents, gardeners and landscape maintenance professionals can easily use the Watering Index to make sure the plants they care for are getting the right amount of water. For more details on actual water times click here.
Residents, gardeners and landscape maintenance professionals can easily use the Watering Index to make sure the plants they care for are getting the right amount of water. For more details on actual water times click here.
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