There's a water shortage emergency. Here's what to do with your lawn, yard and garden.
for Southern California amid a water shortage emergency. The declaration, which begins June 1, restricts outdoor water usage to just one day a week — a move that will affect about 6 million people in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.The MWD report does allow for a few exceptions
: “The primary exception is to allow hand-watering of trees or other perennials to support their health and ability to recover once the outdoor watering restrictions are lifted. A second exception is to allow drip or other high-efficiency irrigation systems to apply water at a weekly volume consistent with the one-day watering restriction imposed on less efficient irrigation systems.
If those exceptions fail to prove helpful to your current landscaping, perhaps now is the time to consider pivoting to a more drought-friendly alternative. Explore the stories below for inspiration, guidance and general how-to-be-water-conscious information.
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