Waterwise Landscaping

Lawn to Landscape Workshop

Planting a new landscape or converting to drought-tolerant, waterwise plants? A "Lawn-to-Landscape" workshop instructional DVD is available for check out from the City's Water Conservation Division at:

City Hall
1000 Spring Street
2nd Floor
Paso Robles, CA 93446

Learn to Landscape Workshop DVD

Call 805-227-7250 to reserve a copy in advance. It can guide you in planning and executing your Paso Robles Waterwise landscape project. The workshop takes you through landscape design, plant selection, drip irrigation, planting and establishing your plants.

Brochures

  1. Color Brochure of 35 Drought-Tolerant Plants (PDF)
  2. Color Brochure on Water-Wise Gardening by Sunset Magazine and a Low-Water Plant List (PDF)

Water Wise Landscaping Interactive Website

Check out San Luis Obispo County's interactive waterwise landscaping website for everything you need to design a beautiful drought-tolerant landscape.

Waterwise Landscaping Website

Incentives for Turf Replacement

The City of Paso Robles is offering rebates to homeowners or business owners who replace irrigated lawns with drought-tolerant plants on drip irrigation, artificial turf, or permeable paving. Please note: a pre-inspection of turf areas is required prior to removal of turf.

Central Coast Sustainable Landscapes

View this 10 minute instructional video. Call 805-227-7238 to obtain a free copy of the CD.

Easy Waterwise Gardening

Plant Guide

Consult our full color online Water Conserving Plant Guide to find beautiful climate-appropriate plants that require less water.