Your Villa - Desert Cities - June-July - 2022

D E S I G N + B U I L D Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) encourages residents to make water-use efficiency a way of life. The Coachella Valley desert is unique because it has a large groundwater basin underneath the valley floor that supplies our drinking water. The best thing we can do to help save our water is to eliminate water waste and use water wisely at all times not just during a declared drought. May brings the first touch of summer, affecting plants in many ways. The heat also slows human activity in the garden this month but here are some tips. GARDENING TIPS • Review drip irrigation systems and flush out lines to eliminate dirt and debris that could clog lines or emitters. • Apply organic mulches beneath the root areas of citrus, roses and perennials. • Winter and spring annuals have faded, while many perennials such as coreopsis, gaillardia and rudbeckia are developing vigorously and just beginning their color season. • Clean up dead leaves and faded flower stalks on daylilies. You can remove spent yucca and aloe flower stalks once they are past bloom. Some gardeners leave them for the interest they provide when dried. WATER SAVING TIPS • Find and fix leaks immediately. • Eliminate water waste inside and outside your home such as leaks or water running down streets and sidewalks from sprinklers. • Apply for a conservation rebate at cvwd.org/rebates. Pre-approval is required for some programs. • Only water before 10 a.m. and after sunset to avoid evaporation loss. FOR MORE IDEAS “Lush and Efficient: Desert-Friendly Landscaping in the Coachella Valley” lists more than 300 plants with over 800 photos. You can search by several dozen categories. Find the 160-page book at cvwd.org/store for $10 with free shipping. Or, look at a PDF of the book online. You can also visit cvwd.org/conservation for more tips. Make water-use e ciency a way of life CVWD Outdoor Water E ciency Rebates & Discounts Facebook “ f ” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “ f ” Logo CMYK / .eps Visit www.cvwd.org/rebates for program details and requirements. Or call us at (760) 398-2651. Programs require pre-approval. Smart Irrigation Controller Turf Conversion - now $3/square foot Sprinkler Nozzle Replacement 34 | YourVilla Magazine