In Los Angeles where the population is increasing but the water supply is not, there's been a push as of late to give residents ideas on how to conserve. Back in May, we mentioned how LA's Dept. of Water & Power was offering free shade trees to residents in an effort to cut down on future power bills. Now, the Metropolitan Water District, has provided the City of Santa Monica with a $20,000 grant to help them develop a water-conservation garden experiment called "Garden/garden."
"Garden/garden is composed of two adjacent front yards showing two different approaches to garden design. The "California-friendly" garden showcases native plants, a dry creek bed and efficient irrigation. While the adjacent "Traditional" garden includes more typical features brought to Santa Monica from the east. The native garden requires about 75% less water and maintenance than the traditional garden."
If anyone has any more info on this project or knows of a website with more pictures and/or information, please let us know.
Link: Garden/garden
Related: Trees for a Green LA