1. Green 2011 – Moving Forward
Green 2011- Moving Forward…
2. Water
•Do we take abundance of water for granted?
•Water supply – Desalinization?
•Costs – Restrictions in LA / fines for abuse
•Sewer costs (submeter)
•Irrigation methods/effectiveness
•Check valves/flow restrictors/low angle
nozzles/moisture sensors/rain sensors
11. Exposure
• Heat and wind affect design choices
• Modify your exposure
• Make proper choices for environment
• Make yard people friendly
• Time spent in yard - Staycations
20. Plant Choices
• All the choices - temptation of here and now
• Use of different leaf shapes, colors, textures
• Widespread use of succulents
• California natives
• Plants from similar climates to use here
• How you plant – the right start
44. Being Green & Environmentally
Responsible
• Use of cuttings from existing plants
• Solar power
• LADWP incentive programs
• Organic farming
• Rooftop gardens
• Business incentives
• Walking the walk