The document provides information about California friendly plants and water conservation tips from the City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department. It encourages visiting Anaheim's Waterwise Garden to see California native plants, and provides photos and names of some drought-tolerant plant options. It also lists 10 steps for outdoor water conservation, such as installing smart irrigation timers, using mulch, and choosing turfgrass varieties that require less water. A sidebar shows Anaheim's current water supply status.

1. City of Anaheim PRSRT STD
Public Utilities Department U.S POSTAGE
California Friendly Plants Communications
PAID
201 S. Anaheim Boulevard
VAN NUYS, CA
Suite 1101
To view more beautiful California friendly plants, Anaheim, California 92805 PERMIT NO. 2929
visit Anaheim’s Waterwise Garden at
2150 E. Katella Ave. at the Amtrak Anaheim Station
(adjacent to Angel Stadium of Anaheim).
Trailing Lantana Daylily
Kaffir Lily Fortnight Lily
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Schedule
Supply Status
Anaheim Water
Weekly Watering
Outdoors
Save Water
Ornamental Pear
Friendly Plants
California
Water Conservation
10 Steps to Outdoor

2. 10 Steps to Outdoor Anaheim Water Supply This gauge shows our
In Thousand Acre-Feet (TAF) as of 2009 current water supply
situation. Overall,
Water Conservation
75 TAF
weather conditions are
FULL
dry and there have been
71.7 TAF some cut backs to our
70 TAF water supply.
Response level is:
EMPTY
Voluntary Conservation.
65 TAF Conserving water
Good Moderate Dangerous
outdoors will help us
Condition Condition Condition move the needle to full.
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SmarTimer: Install a “smart” irrigation Artificial Turf: Install artificial turf which
timer/controller that can fully automate feels and looks like real grass, but without
landscape watering based on weather and all the maintenance and water use. Artificial Adjust Your Water Use Habits
the actual water needs of your plants – and turf is durable, safe, keeps your lawn looking
we’ll even help pay for it! green and well manicured all year long, and Use this weekly watering schedule for the year to save water
requires no mowing, watering or chemicals.
Sprinkler Heads: Install rotating nozzle MONTH LAWNS* TREES, SHRUBS, GROUNDCOVER*
sprinkler heads which water more slowly Lawn Height: Set mower blade at the
and uniformly to prevent over-watering, highest setting, leaving grass blades 3 inches January 2 days, 2 cycles of 3 minutes each 2 days, 2 cycles of 1 minute each
using 20% less water. tall if possible. Longer grass blades promote February 2 days, 2 cycles of 3 minutes each 2 days, 2 cycles of 1–2 minutes each
deeper roots to help retain moisture.
Mulch: Use mulch to minimize water loss, March 3 days, 2 cycles of 3–4 minutes each 3 days, 2 cycles of 1–2 minutes each
help control weeds, and return nutrients to Turf/Low Water Usage Grass: Consider
April 3 days, 2 cycles of 3–4 minutes each 3 days, 2 cycles of 1–2 minutes each
the soil as it decomposes. using drought tolerant turfgrass varieties
such as Zoysia Victoria, Bermuda, and May 3 days, 3 cycles of 5 minutes each 3 days, 3 cycles of 2–3 minutes each
Shade Trees: Choose trees that shade St. Augustine.
and cool the house during summer, then June 3 days, 3 cycles of 5 minutes each 3 days, 3 cycles of 2–3 minutes each
shed their leaves to allow in sunlight Permeable Surface: Installing permeable July 4 days, 3 cycles of 5–6 minutes each 4 days, 3 cycles of 3–4 minutes each
during the winter. paving surfaces allows the flow of water
August 4 days, 3 cycles of 5–6 minutes each 4 days, 3 cycles of 3–4 minutes each
through the soil below, preventing
California Friendly Plants: Consider numerous environmental contaminants September 4 days, 3 cycles of 5–6 minutes each 4 days, 3 cycles of 3–4 minutes each
using “California Friendly” plants in your like oil and fertilizer from entering storm
garden to reduce your outdoor water use. October 3 days, 2 cycles of 3–4 minutes each 3 days, 2 cycles of 2–3 minutes each
drains as water runoff.
These plant species are low water users and November 2 days, 2 cycles of 3–4 minutes each 2 days, 2 cycles of 2 minutes each
easy to maintain. To learn how to transform Hose Nozzle: Using hose nozzles with
December 2 days, 2 cycles of 3 minutes each 2 days, 2 cycles of 1 minute each
your turf yard to an attractive low water use automatic shut-off handles eliminates
landscape visit www.bewaterwise.com. water waste when watering plants or *Total time using multiple cycles. Note: If your irrigation controller has a pre-programmed % option,
washing your car. simply enter 70% to change your irrigation schedule.
Anaheim Public Utilities offers residents financial incentives to reduce their outdoor water use through our SmartTimer Rebate
Program and the Rotating Nozzle Program. For additional information on saving water, call 311 from any Anaheim-based
landline or 714.765.4311 or visit www.anaheim.net/utilities.

3. 10 Steps to Outdoor Anaheim Water Supply This gauge shows our
In Thousand Acre-Feet (TAF) as of 2009 current water supply
situation. Overall,
Water Conservation
75 TAF
weather conditions are
FULL
dry and there have been
71.7 TAF some cut backs to our
70 TAF water supply.
Response level is:
EMPTY
Voluntary Conservation.
65 TAF Conserving water
Good Moderate Dangerous
outdoors will help us
Condition Condition Condition move the needle to full.
California Golden Poppy
✁ Cut out and save this valuable information
SmarTimer: Install a “smart” irrigation Artificial Turf: Install artificial turf which
timer/controller that can fully automate feels and looks like real grass, but without
landscape watering based on weather and all the maintenance and water use. Artificial Adjust Your Water Use Habits
the actual water needs of your plants – and turf is durable, safe, keeps your lawn looking
we’ll even help pay for it! green and well manicured all year long, and Use this weekly watering schedule for the year to save water
requires no mowing, watering or chemicals.
Sprinkler Heads: Install rotating nozzle MONTH LAWNS* TREES, SHRUBS, GROUNDCOVER*
sprinkler heads which water more slowly Lawn Height: Set mower blade at the
and uniformly to prevent over-watering, highest setting, leaving grass blades 3 inches January 2 days, 2 cycles of 3 minutes each 2 days, 2 cycles of 1 minute each
using 20% less water. tall if possible. Longer grass blades promote February 2 days, 2 cycles of 3 minutes each 2 days, 2 cycles of 1–2 minutes each
deeper roots to help retain moisture.
Mulch: Use mulch to minimize water loss, March 3 days, 2 cycles of 3–4 minutes each 3 days, 2 cycles of 1–2 minutes each
help control weeds, and return nutrients to Turf/Low Water Usage Grass: Consider
April 3 days, 2 cycles of 3–4 minutes each 3 days, 2 cycles of 1–2 minutes each
the soil as it decomposes. using drought tolerant turfgrass varieties
such as Zoysia Victoria, Bermuda, and May 3 days, 3 cycles of 5 minutes each 3 days, 3 cycles of 2–3 minutes each
Shade Trees: Choose trees that shade St. Augustine.
and cool the house during summer, then June 3 days, 3 cycles of 5 minutes each 3 days, 3 cycles of 2–3 minutes each
shed their leaves to allow in sunlight Permeable Surface: Installing permeable July 4 days, 3 cycles of 5–6 minutes each 4 days, 3 cycles of 3–4 minutes each
during the winter. paving surfaces allows the flow of water
August 4 days, 3 cycles of 5–6 minutes each 4 days, 3 cycles of 3–4 minutes each
through the soil below, preventing
California Friendly Plants: Consider numerous environmental contaminants September 4 days, 3 cycles of 5–6 minutes each 4 days, 3 cycles of 3–4 minutes each
using “California Friendly” plants in your like oil and fertilizer from entering storm
garden to reduce your outdoor water use. October 3 days, 2 cycles of 3–4 minutes each 3 days, 2 cycles of 2–3 minutes each
drains as water runoff.
These plant species are low water users and November 2 days, 2 cycles of 3–4 minutes each 2 days, 2 cycles of 2 minutes each
easy to maintain. To learn how to transform Hose Nozzle: Using hose nozzles with
December 2 days, 2 cycles of 3 minutes each 2 days, 2 cycles of 1 minute each
your turf yard to an attractive low water use automatic shut-off handles eliminates
landscape visit www.bewaterwise.com. water waste when watering plants or *Total time using multiple cycles. Note: If your irrigation controller has a pre-programmed % option,
washing your car. simply enter 70% to change your irrigation schedule.
Anaheim Public Utilities offers residents financial incentives to reduce their outdoor water use through our SmartTimer Rebate
Program and the Rotating Nozzle Program. For additional information on saving water, call 311 from any Anaheim-based
landline or 714.765.4311 or visit www.anaheim.net/utilities.

4. City of Anaheim PRSRT STD
California Friendly Plants Public Utilities Department
Communications
201 S. Anaheim Boulevard
U.S POSTAGE
PAID
VAN NUYS, CA
Suite 1101
To view more beautiful California friendly plants, Anaheim, California 92805 PERMIT NO. 2929
visit Anaheim’s Waterwise Garden at
2150 E. Katella Ave. at the Amtrak Anaheim Station
(adjacent to Angel Stadium of Anaheim).
Trailing Lantana Daylily
Kaffir Lily Fortnight Lily
For more informaton go to www.bewaterwise.com
✁ Cut out and save this valuable information Schedule
Weekly Watering
Supply Status
Anaheim Water
Save Water
Save Water
Outdoors
Outdoors
Water Conservation
10 Steps to Outdoor
Friendly Plants
Ornamental Pear
California