Water Awarness Committee of Monterey County

Demonstration Gardens Featured at Del Monte Center

New community water-wise demonstration gardens were unveiled at Del Monte Shopping Center on October 24, 2009 during a Water Awareness Day event.

Local landscapers were asked to participate by providing design plans for selection and installing landscapes to highlight the beauty and versatility of drought tolerant and native plants.

The designs were judged by the Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County Inc, and selected by the shopping center management. The gardens are an example of how you can have a beautiful garden while conserving water.

Hill and Dale Landscapes at Water Awareness Day, Del Monte Center The winning landscape contractors were:

Green Valley Landscape
(831) 393-9100
1177 San Pablo Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955

Hill & Dale Landscapes
(831) 394-4175
P. O. Box 1861
Monterey, CA 93942

Plants were donated by:

Seaside Garden Center
Lakeside Nursery
Succulent Gardens – The Growing Grounds
Drought Resistant Nursery
McShane’s Nursery
The Pot Shop

Winter is a good time to update your landscaping so that new plants take hold during our rainy season. For ideas and inspiration, go to Del Monte Center in Monterey or check out the Water-Wise Gardening in Monterey County web site.

Design a Water-Wise Garden
Click the image above to visit the Water-Wise Gardening in Monterey County web site and use an interactive program to help you create your own water-wise landscape. Features include design ideas, photo galleries, plant lists, irrigation tips, and more! Plants were selected specifically for the Monterey County. To order your own free copy on CD, contact the Water Awareness Committee by calling (831) 646-4656 or emailing.

Community Demonstration Gardens

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