Long Beach Lawn to Garden

LB Has Most Successful Turf Removal Program in the State

The City of Long Beach celebrated today a new milestone for its popular turf removal program.  Five hundred Long Beach homeowners have now completed Lawn to Garden projects, in which grass lawns are replaced with drought tolerant, California Friendly landscapes. “California needs to find innovative solutions for stretching our limited water supplies,” said Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal, who represents the City [...]

Author Nate Downey Noted Rainwater Harvesting Expert to Speak at Main Library

“Every drop of rain is an opportunity, every storm a resource” ~ Nate Downey If we want thriving landscapes, abundant food, strong communities, and sustainable economies, we can start by treasuring the rain. Join Nate Downey, author of the newly-published book Harvest the Rain on Saturday, October 29, 2:00-4:00pm for a talk and book-signing event [...]

Greywater For Your Garden, Long Beach Unveils ‘Laundry to Landscape’ Pilot Program

On Tuesday, the City of Long Beach unveiled a pilot program for residents to conserve resources by using water from their washing machines in backyard irrigation systems for trees, shrubs and gardens.

Gone in 60 Minutes! Overwhelming demand for Landscape rebates in Long Beach

Lawn to Garden rebates completely allocated on first day. Water Department will offer a second round of landscaping rebates as early as October. On April 7, at 8 a.m., the Long Beach Water Department began accepting applications from residents and businesses for its Lawn to Garden program which offers rebates of up to $2,500. The [...]

Rebates for redesigns: Homeowners installing drought-tolerant gardens may earn extra green

On April 7, the Long Beach Water Department (LBWD) will begin accepting applications from Long Beach residents and businesses for rebates worth as much as $2,500 for the purpose of replacing water-intensive grass lawns with drought-tolerant landscapes. The Beautiful Long Beach Lawn to Garden Incentive Program will allow pre-approved water customers to apply for the [...]