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These gardens are meant to inspire you to investigate what makes-up a sustainable landscape, and hopefully to install one of your own. On the Airport Avenue Demonstration Gardens page, you will find designs, plant lists, irrigation specs, and materials lists; everything you need to make your garden transformation a reality. And don't forget the Rebates that are available to help get the job done. |
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Principles of Sustainable Landscaping
A Sustainable Landscape is based upon a unique set of design principles.
These design principles are outlined below and refllect the different
elements to consider when creating a landscape that minimizes its impact
on precious resources like water, but maximizes its potential for
creating long lasting beauty and ecological habitat. A well thought out,
resource efficient design will reduce maintenance costs by working in
concert with natural cycles instead of against them.
- Minimize Impacts on Air, Water, & Fossil Fuels
- Reduce Pesticide & Chemical Use
- Recycle Materials On-Site
- Source Green Building Materials
- Choose Climate Appropriate Plants
- Use Mulch and Control Weeds
- Create Habitat
- Use Benign Treatments for Pests and Plant Disease
- Plant Edibles
- Consider Plant Placement and Scale
- Prepare the Soil Properly
- Integrate Rain Water Recovery Strategies
- Install Water-Efficient Irrigation
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We Have the Technology:
Russell Ackerman walks us through the basics of Irrigation Conversion |
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The 12-part monthly series returns! Classes cover all the ins and outs of creating and maintaining the perfect water-wise, climate-appropriate sustainable landscape. Presented by Russell Ackerman. More Info
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Santa Monica's own
Russell Ackerman on
KCRW's Politics Culture: "WATER"
Podcast: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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New Landscape Rebates
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Looking for extra motivation to make your landscape water-wise? The City of Santa Monica is now offering Cash Reimbursements for recommended irrigation products, removal of thirsty lawns, or a complete landscape overhaul. These offers are first come, first served--find out all the details here: Rebates
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A Website for Sore Eyes
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Take a gander at some gorgeous gardens, point and click on the plants you like and - voila! - you tap into a wealth of information on that particular plant species. Click again and you automatically compile a printable list of plants that can easily be handed-off to a landscaper or an attendant at your favorite nursery.
This tool will go a long way in helping you overcome some of the most significant hurdles in getting your sustainable landscape project started.
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