Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Water Department Challenges drought tolerant gardeners

Starting April 7, Long Beach Water Department will begin accepting applications for its new Lawn to Garden Incentive Program. Applicants who submit plans for converting their thirsty front lawns or parkways with drought tolerant landscaping can receive a rebate of $2.50 per square foot for up to 1,00 square feet. The website also offers an online training in draught tolerant landscape design.

The Water Department also offers free classes on selecting beautiful drought-tolerant plants (May 1 and June 12) and designing a drought-tolerant landscape (May 15 and June 26). You can email waterconservation@lbwater.org to sign up. The classes are held at 1800 E. Wardlow and run from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

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