This free one-day workshop in Southern
California was aimed at improving linkages between
water agencies - water districts, and city water departments
and utility districts – and the nursery industry to facilitate
implementation of urban low-water use landscaping.
The workshop included a field trip to a local wholesale/retail
nursery known for its water-wise plants and demonstration
gardens.
Speakers covered many topics including:
Top 10 drought-tolerant plants with wide availability
The latest trends in sustainable landscapes
Development process and lead times for bringing new
drought-tolerant plant species to the retail market
Constraints on plant availability
Landscape makeovers and climate change considerations
