Tag Archives: backyard

Question of the Week: November 13

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Susie

Q: I don’t know how long I should be watering my lawn. Can Cyber-Rain help? A: Good news! Cyber-Rain not only adjusts watering times with changes in the weather, but can also help you set a water-wise irrigation schedule customized … Continue reading →

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Low Water-Use Plant of the Week: Pachysandra

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Susie

This week’s Low Water-Use Plant of the Week is the Pachysandra, also known as the pachysandra terminalis. This low-to-the-ground shrub is not only hardy, but aesthetically pleasing when its small white flowers come out in full bloom during those sunshine-filled … Continue reading →

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Building-Products Highlights Cyber-Rain

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Susie

It is fun to highlight special water districts each week, and it’s also fun when Cyber-Rain is highlighted by others! This week, Building-Products.com (a part of Building Products Magazine) named Cyber-Rain as an “emerging trend” in the world of water … Continue reading →

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Keep Saving, Even With Rain

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Susie

Prediction: rain. Need for continued water conservation: ongoing! For many Southern Californians, this weekend and the early part of this week has been met with gray skies and the threat of rain. Despite the seeming inevitability of rain, remember: water … Continue reading →

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Every Drop Counts… Really!

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Susie

The old saying, that “every drop counts,” rings true, especially as Californians experience a water crisis. On the heels of news that one of California’s major water providers, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, may soon have to curtail … Continue reading →

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