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Water Conservation
Swan Water Conservation
Down the Drain: You’d be shocked to discover the oceans of water that we waste every single day.
Water we have long taken for granted is being depleted at an alarming rate, at huge cost to the planet. Unless...
Posted by kellyhill in Doc Hill's Corner, Featured Articles, Water Conservation on 05 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Water Saving Video Tips
BeWaterWise.com website offers a wealth of tips
Need a bit of inspiration for your outdoor landscaping project? Check out the online videos from the Metropolitan Water District created with an eye toward saving water.
In addition there’s a wealth information about events and rebate programs for...
Posted by admin in Doc Hill's Corner, Featured Articles, Irrigation, Water Conservation on 04 27th, 2010 | No Comments
An Untapped Reservoir
by Forest Hill
Wasted water. Without a doubt, it’s a huge drain on our natural resources as well as our pocketbooks. It’s a cost that California’s citizens will no longer tolerate. And yet, it’s a problem that municipalities, private property owners and managers can easily solve.
A...
Posted by kellyhill in Doc Hill's Corner, Featured Articles, Irrigation, Smart Controllers, Technology Solutions, Uncategorized, Water Conservation on 01 27th, 2010 | No Comments
Article featured in the Inland Empire Apartment Association Magazine
The Do’s of Water Conservation in your Landscape
Southern California Drought
It’s always been wise to conserve water, but today in California, conservation is more than just a good idea — it’s essential. California’s main water sources have been severely impacted by record...
Posted by kellyhill in Buffalo Grass, Featured Articles, Homeowner Projects, Natives & CA Friendly Plants on 12 19th, 2009 | No Comments
Watch Our Buffalo Grass Grow
The new Drought Tolerant Buffalo Grass takes about 3 months to fully fill in. Unlike sod, where you can just roll it out, ‘UC Verde’ Buffalo Grass is planted. The grass comes in 1 inch plugs that are planted about 9 inches to 1 foot apart from eachother. Once the grass is fully filled in,...
Posted by admin in Carousel, Commercial Projects, Featured Articles, Mulching, Water Conservation on 08 21st, 2009 | No Comments
Mulch: The Ultimate Water Miser
Wood Mulch: a variety of colors and textures
Need a quick and easy way to enhance the beauty of your landscape and save water? A well selected mulch or top dressing will enhance your outdoor landscape in many ways:
• Reduce irrigation by 20% or more
• Completely eliminate irrigation in targeted...
Posted by admin in Doc Hill's Corner, Featured Articles, Natives & CA Friendly Plants, Water Conservation on 08 15th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Plant Selection
Swan Plant Selection
Going Native
By Forest Hill
Welcoming native and drought tolerant plants into your landscape is both exciting and challenging. Landscape designers are importing new species from arid regions such as Australia, Africa and China. Add in the myriad of newly available California natives, ...
Posted by kellyhill in Commercial Projects, Featured Articles, Landscape Gallery on 07 7th, 2009 | No Comments
Rialto Distribution Center
Blue Agave Bands Above Retention Basin
Australian Kangaroo Paw Blue Agave Bands Above Retention Basin
Posted by kellyhill in Doc Hill's Corner, Featured Articles, Irrigation, Smart Controllers, Technology Solutions on 02 4th, 2009 | No Comments
Pros and Cons of Rain Bird Smart Controllers
ESP-SMT
ET Manager
ESP-LX
Indoor and Outdoor?
Yes
No (only indoor unless you purchase outdoor enclosure separately)
Yes
Hourly updated Weather Station Signal?
No (daily updated weather sensor)
Yes
Yes
Rain tipping bucket that instantly stops when...