Looking for garden inspiration? You can find it in “The Dirt,” IRWD’s new electronic newsletter dedicated to promoting beautiful and water-efficient landscapes in our local Southern California climate.

This quarterly publication will provide helpful tips, resources, and ideas — everything you need to know to create a beautiful outdoor retreat with a plant and color palette that gives your yard interest and saves water, too.

Visit rightscapenow.com/the-dirt to view the spring issu... Continue Reading »

It happens every summer. Seasonal spikes in temperatures send cockroaches scampering to seek shelter in cool, damp quarters – sometimes inside our homes.

Homeowners can do their part to discourage these invasions by following these simple tips:

Check for water leaks in irrigation boxes, air-conditioning units and other sources that could attract vermin. Remove yard clutter such as leaves and other debris that can create a dark and damp environment for cockroaches to live in. Be cautious when ap... Continue Reading »

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many businesses, schools, homes and other buildings unused for weeks. Once people return to these structures, the water needs to be refreshed.

Under normal use, water pipes maintain a chlorine residual that protects public health and aesthetic water quality. Water that sits for a few weeks becomes stagnant.

To restore your building with fresh water, IRWD recommends that you take the following steps:

1. Identify all water taps, toilets, shower and bathtub fixt... Continue Reading »