Water Awarness Committee of Monterey County
 

The Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County, Inc.
P. O. Box 3254
Salinas, CA 93912

Water Hotline
(831) 646-4656

 

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Landscaping with Native Plants

CalFlora provides information on wild California plants for conservation, education, and appreciation.

A guide for planting in a Mediterranean climate. Includes photos of plants, suggestions for deer visited areas, and plants to grow in shade or in clay soils.

The Meadows Come to Town -- an article about freeing yourself from lawncare with wildscapes.

Establishing a wildflower meadow.

Native plant glossary with photos prepared by the Theodore Payne Foundation.

California Academy of Science glossary of California wildflowers with maps, photos and color index.

California Native Plant Society links.

 

 
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Receive a FREE GardenSoft® CD-ROM!

GardenSoft® is an interactive software program designed to help you create your own water-wise landscape. Features include design ideas, photo galleries, plant lists, irrigation tips and more! Order your free copy, contact the Water Awareness Committee
by calling
(831) 646-4656
or emailing.

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