Metropolitan has created easy-to-follow booklets and reference materials to help homeowners, businesses and institutions like hospitals, schools and universities identify ways to save water. Here you’ll find downloadable waterwise tip cards, California Friendly® gardening guides, how-to videos and original artwork from our latest advertising and outreach campaign.

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How-to Videos

The videos below provide inspiration and direction for creating and maintaining a California Friendly® landscape. Additional videos can be found in the Garden section.

 

Convert Sprinklers to Drip Irrigation

Eliminate Runoff: Irrigation Troubleshooting, Cycle and Soak

Identifying & Removing Lawn Types

Sheet Mulching – Step by Step

Solarization – Step by Step

Sod Removal – Step by Step

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Watering Tools

 

Watering Index

Learn more about the watering index and how it is calculated.

 

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Watering Calculator

Estimate the proper amount of water for your landscape or garden.

 

Public Use Widget

Add the Watering Index and H2Love campaign graphics.

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