FMWD To Host Native Plant Landscaping Class

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA — Foothill Municipal Water District (FMWD) is hosting a California Friendly and Native Plant Landscaping Class on September 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at the La Cañada Presbyterian Church (626 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge).

Attendees will learn a hands-on approach to converting their yard into climate-appropriate and low-water-use landscapes, the FMWD press release said. This class will cover California native plants, building a healthy living soil sponge, holding rainwater within the property and controlling irrigation systems.

"This is a great way to kick-start a landscape transformation project," Nina
Jazmadarian, FMWD General Manager, said. "Customers can take advantage of the increased incentive offered by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California of $2 per square foot for turf removal as well."

The Turf Replacement Program incentive was increased to $2 per square foot for up to 5,000 sq. ft. for homes and 50,000 sq. ft. for commercial projects, including schools and parks, the press release said.

"As weather patterns become more extreme, it’s important to be more efficient with water use especially outdoors where 65% of a typical homeowner’s water use goes," said Richard Atwater, FMWD Board President and Metropolitan representative. "By replacing a thirsty lawn with plants that use less water, customers are preparing for those extremes in weather."

To RSVP for the class, please contact Michael Le at mle@fmwd.com or (818) 790-4036. Visit bewaterwise.com and look for "Turf Replacement Program" to apply for turf replacement incentives.