OC is Water Smart!
OC residents and businesses have long embraced a water-smart lifestyle and collectively save over 17 billion gallons of water each year through the Municipal Water District of Orange County’s (MWDOC) water-saving programs, resources, and rebates.
MWDOC is here to help you make small changes today that can significantly influence our region’s long-term water reliability, and we invite you to explore our surplus of water-saving resources, from helpful garden galleries and plant lists at www.ocwatersmartgardens.com to garden-smart handouts and Do-It-Yourself videos below. OC is water-smart, and we have the help you need to be successful!
And much more!
OC is Garden Smart!
OC’s semi-arid climate supports the diverse landscapes that are enjoyed here, including coastal, canyon, mountainous, and metropolitan areas. Successful gardens and landscapes in these areas require a range of water and garden smart know-how, and OC residents and businesses are increasingly up to the challenge. MWDOC has partnered with UCCE Master Gardeners, Orange County Coastkeeper, and local nurseries to bring you quick garden tips that offer three important benefits:
- Water savings
- Wellbeing
- Garden smart know-how
Helpful Handouts
10 Benefits of Using Soil Amendments
10 Practical Gardening Resources
10 Tips For Attracting Wildlife in Your Garden
10 Tips For Nurturing Your Soil
10 Tips For Small Space Gardening
10 Tips For Using Water Efficiently
Native Flowers That Support Pollinators
Native Plants That Attract Butterflies
SoCal Yard Transformation: A step-by-step guide to get the yard you want