HOA Lawn Conversion
HOA Lawn Conversion or Sprinkler-to-Drip Water Saver. Lawn sprinklers use, on average, one gallon of water per MINUTE. Contrast this …
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A Garden for Wildlife
When we moved to Sonoma County in 2015, I was worried about the increasing habitat loss and fragmentation, climate change, …
Small Pollinator Habitat
In the heart of bustling Santa Rosa, a modest lawn conversion has blossomed into a vibrant oasis of native California …
Sonoma Succulents Hilltop
When life gave me lemons, I made a succulent garden. My husband and I spent five years building a staycation …
New Riparian Woodland Meadow
The transition from a townhouse with a modest garden to a spacious half-acre property in Rincon Valley marked the beginning …
Sonoma County Garden
Perched amidst the breathtaking vistas of Northern California, this hillside country garden epitomizes serenity and sophistication. Designed to harmonize with …
Moving Mountain Rain Garden
DIY Daydream
The journey of transforming our yard into a sustainable oasis was a labor of love that spanned over a year. …
BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems
This western Santa Rosa home demonstrates just how much you can do with rain barrels on a small suburban lot. …
Freda’s Garden
The installation of our garden was made possible in part by the “Cash for Grass” program by Santa Rosa Water, …