Drought

Links to information on gardening and irrigation, water-wise plants and landscaping, and water-wise living.

Butte County Master Gardeners share research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices through workshops, presentations, and programs.

The Lawn Alternatives section of the Palo Alto Demo Garden demonstrates new or replacement plantings for conventional high-water-use sod lawns. It includes options such as turf for kids and pets to play on, groundcovers for low-foot-traffic areas, and grasses for creating meadows. The lawn alternatives have…

 Prioritize Your PlantsHigh priority plants are usually trees and shrubs that provide shade, are expensive to replace, and take a long time to mature.Medium priority plants are groundcovers, perennials (edibles, herbs, and flowers), and vines that grow quickly and are usually inexpensive to replace.Low…

Lawns don't really belong in a summer-dry Mediterranean climate like Sonoma County. Tips for removal and plant replacement of existing lawns for a beautiful garden.

Learn effective landscape watering strategies for drought conditions, helping conserve water while keeping plants healthy and thriving during dry spells.

This striking drought tolerant design incorporates rocks, monkeyflower, toyons, and lavender. Credit: UC Regents Water is an essential resource for all aspects of life. Californias years of rain and snow shortage are reminders to conserve our limited water supply. Recognize the signs of drought.

Drought stressed leaves may curl and look scorched. Photo credit: UC Regents Water is essential for the chemical and physical processes that plants need to survive and grow. Healthy plants depend on the movement of water from the soil through the roots and up into the leaves.

The information on this webpage offers farmers and ranchers links to valuable resources, carried out by researchers and specialists, on a vast array of issues they may face during extremely dry years.

-Ranchers' Perspectives and Management Strategies for Drought, including links of interest regarding drought, key drought publications, and UC Sierra Foothill Research & Extension Center Drought Workshop Materials Rangeland Watershed Laboratory-managing for Drought...