When to Replant Around California Water Features for Bank Stabilization
Replanting around creeks, ponds, lakes, and urban stormwater basins in California is a powerful and cost-effective method to stabilize banks, reduce erosion,…
Read articleTag
California: Water Features
Types of Pondless Water Feature Designs for California Homes
California homeowners increasingly favor pondless water features because they provide the sensory benefits of moving water while minimizing standing water, reducing mosquito…
Read articleSteps to Size Pumps for California Garden Water Features
Choosing and sizing the correct pump for a garden water feature in California requires a methodical approach that balances hydraulic performance, energy…
Read articleIdeas for Native-Plant Edges Around California Water Features
Designing a native-plant edge around a pond, stream, seasonal wetland, or constructed bioswale in California is both a landscape opportunity and an…
Read articleBest Ways to Maximize Water Efficiency in California Garden Water Features
Garden water features can be beautiful focal points, provide wildlife habitat, and create cooling microclimates. In California they also compete with strict…
Read articleBenefits of Pondless Designs for Water Conservation in California
California faces a unique and urgent water management challenge. Recurrent droughts, shifting precipitation patterns, and growing urban populations make every drop of…
Read articleWhat to Consider When Choosing Plants Around California Water Features
Water features — whether a small backyard pond, a formal reflecting pool, a recirculating fountain, or a larger naturalized wetland — transform…
Read articleWhat Does State Water Policy Mean for California Garden Water Features
Water policy in California shapes much more than large-scale agriculture and municipal supply planning. It reaches into residential yards and community green…
Read articleHow Do Permeable Materials Improve Water Feature Performance in California
How Do Permeable Materials Improve Water Feature Performance in California Introduction Permeable materials are changing how landscape architects, designers, and property owners…
Read articleWhy Do Drought Regulations Impact California Water Feature Use
California is a place of extremes: coastal humidity, high mountain snowpack, and long, hot summers. It is also a place where water…
Read article