A free service that will help you keep track of water usage, use water more efficiently and receive money saving rebates. Learn more
This free service is conducted by our friendly, knowledgeable survey technicians and includes both indoor and outdoor water efficiency checks.
30 to 60% of domestic drinking water is used to water yards and gardens, and often large portions are wasted by over-watering, evaporation, and misdirected sprinklers that water sidewalks and driveways.
Get help with water-efficient landscaping, replacing that tired old lawn, and other smart ways to conserve precious water and your wallet. Learn more
Earn cash back for pre-approved projects that replace irrigated lawns with low-water use landscaping. Please call 415-761-8944 or email [email protected] to pre-qualify for the program and obtain the application form.
Approved Plant Lists
Get free materials (cardboard, compost and mulch) for pre-approved sheet-mulching of lawn areas. Please call 415-761-8944 or email [email protected] to pre-qualify for the program and obtain the application form.
Earn rebates for efficient irrigation and soil maintenance when purchasing pre-approved landscaping equipment, mulch and more.
A weather-based irrigation controller can save 30% or more on landscape water use, and you can receive significant rebates.
Our program for Novato non-residential irrigated landscape areas can identify efficiencies that may reduce the business cost of water.
We rebate customers for installing systems that capture rainwater or divert greywater to offset potable water demand for landscape irrigation. Please call 415-761-8944 or email [email protected] to pre-qualify for the programs and obtain the application forms.
Pool covers conserve water and reduce cleaning time. Get a rebate for installing a new, non-netter pool cover.
Get the data to better manage your landscape irrigation. All part of the service with a Water Smart Home Survey.
Created to provide examples of beautiful low-water-use plants that thrive in our Novato climate, we hope it inspires you to choose plants that flourish with less water for your own landscape.
Picking plants for your home? Water-conscious gardeners choose plants that are compatible with our Mediterranean climate. Get great tips on water-smart plants, and plants to avoid.
A plant list containing mostly native species, from the Sonoma Marin Water Saving Partnership.
Plant recommendations from the Marin Master Gardeners in a variety of categories.
The California Native Plant Society’s planning tool for perfect native plants.
The California Native Plant Society’s curated list of native plants ideal for anyone’s garden.
Search the UC Davis Arboretum All-Star plant database to find the perfect plant.
Reduce your home’s fire risk by choosing plants that don’t create fire hazards. What you plant and how you plant it matters.
Learn about fire-resistant landscape design materials for your yard, from Fire Safe Marin.
Choosing the right landscaping mulches can reduce the likelihood of ignition from embers during a wildfire. From Fire Safe Marin.
Select the right tree for the right space to reduce the spread of wildfires. Fire Safe Marin has the info you need.
Fire-smart landscaping resources from the Marin Master Gardeners to help you plan safer landscaping for your home.
