Landscaping and Classes

DEDICATED LANDSCAPE WEBSITE - Design Your Next Garden

 Thinking about converting your lawn to a drought tolerant garden? Foothill Municipal Water District has officially launched a dedicated landscaping website specifically catered to the Mediterranean-like climate for the communities in Altadena, La Canada Flintridge and La Crescenta. The landscape website is a one-stop landscaping shop with an abundance of resources for residencesthat are planning or thinking about converting their lawn to a beautiful drought tolerant garden. The link to the landscape website is below.

 

https://www.foothill.watersavingplants.com/

 

WATER CONSERVATION CLASSES & EVENTS

FMWD periodically offers FREE landscaping classes to interested residents. To receive notification of upcoming classes and events, please send an email to mle@fmwd.com subscribe to our newsletter list.

Click on the Links Below to View Upcoming Classes and Events!

 

Rain Barrel Distribution Event: January 21, 2024 - CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER!

FREE ONLINE LANDSCAPE TRANSFORMATION CLASSES

Offered by Green Gardens Group
 
 

DROUGHT-TOLERANT LANDSCAPING INFORMATION

Did you know that approximately 40 to 80 percent of water use goes toward irrigation of outdoor landscapes?  Our Mediterranean-like climate offers a great opportunity to utilize long established landscaping choices to reduce water use and still create a comfortable retreat.  This page contains information to assist our residents with the installation of California native or drought-tolerant landscapes.

 

MWD GARDEN SPOT

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) offers information on sustainable landscapes, local plant nurseries, and gardening tips through its Garden Spot webpage: www.bewaterwise.com/gardenspot.shtml.  Visitors may also take online classes that cover a range of material from gardening basics to in-depth tutorials, and can be accessed by clicking on the California Friendly Garden picture below.

LIFE FILMS

FMWD is proud to co-sponsor Landscape Integrity Films and Education (LIFE) and their video tutorials that showcase native gardening.  LIFE supports a shift to appropriate landscaping practices that reduce water and energy consumption and support biodiversity.

LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS & NURSERIES

Many community groups and nurseries within the FMWD service area offer landscaping outreach, education, and other resources to local residents.  A sample collection of these organizations are provided below.

You can help conserve water

We hope that you will be able to assist us in our efforts to conserve water and ensure adequate supply for all of our residents.