Rainwater Harvesting Systems That Actually Work in California
With dry summers and wet winters, the Central Coast is perfect for rainwater harvesting — if the system is sized and filtered correctly.
Read guide →Water-Wise Landscaping and Rainwater Guides
Water features and water conservation are not opposites. These guides cover rainwater harvesting, rain gardens, drought-tolerant design, and the native plantings that tie a water feature into the surrounding landscape.
Drought-Tolerant Landscaping in the Bay Area: Beyond the Succulent Garden
Water-wise design doesn't mean gravel and agaves. The Bay Area's best dry gardens are lush, layered, and full of life.
Read guide →Native Plant Pairings That Make Water Features Look Effortless
The plants around a pond determine whether it looks natural or dropped-in. California natives are the secret weapon.
Read guide →Rain Gardens: Putting Winter Stormwater to Work
A rain garden captures runoff, filters it naturally, and turns a soggy problem spot into a planting opportunity.
Read guide →How to Choose a Landscaper in the Bay Area: A Practical Guide
From design-build firms to specialty contractors, here's how to match the right Bay Area landscaper to your project.
Read guide →Ponds, Kids, and Pets: Designing Water Features the Whole Family Can Enjoy Safely
Water features and young families can mix beautifully with the right design choices. Here's what to consider.
Read guide →Why Water and Stone Landscapes Keeps Coming Up in Central Coast Garden Conversations
Ask around about water features from Santa Cruz to Monterey and one name surfaces again and again. We looked at why.
Read guide →Local conditions
What works in a foggy beach garden is not what works over the hill. These pages cover water features town by town.