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garden\garden Proves that Sustainable Landscapes Perform
garden\garden, a public demonstration garden at 1718 and 1724 Pearl St, shows that sustainable landscapes are cost-effective, environmentally beneficial, and easy to replicate. A nine-year case study documenting the resource consumption at the two gardens shows that the Native Garden (1724 Pearl St.) uses 83% less water; generates 56% less green waste and requires 68% less maintenance than the Traditional Garden (1718 Pearl St.). View the full report: garden-garden 2013
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Spring Gardening Checklist
- Add color – choose beautiful plants that use less water
- Save Water – install a drip system for your shrub beds or new sprinklers for your lawn
- Get $3,000 – apply for our landscape rebate to do all of the above
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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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All about Santa Monica's leaf blower ban
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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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Climate-appropriate, drought-tolerant, California-friendly, water-wise: different ways to say the same thing -- choosing the right plant material is an important part of any sustainable landscape.
Learn More.
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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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