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Water-saving landscape education traditionally was limited to xeriscaping designs with mostly cactus and rocks. The WaterSmart contest promotes alternative water-conserving landscapes that are inviting and colorful.
Most of the water use in Southern California goes to urban landscapes. That’s why the Vista (California) Irrigation District and other San Diego region water agencies sought ways to promote water efficiency through California-friendly landscape design.
In the process, Vista...