Los Angeles gets fifteen inches of rain in a good year. A traditional lawn wants forty. Drought tolerant landscaping isn’t a compromise, done well, it’s richer in color, texture, and life than the turf it replaces. We design waterwise gardens around California natives and Mediterranean species that establish fast, spread naturally, and need less water every season, not more.
Save Water & Time
01LADWP rebate documentation
LA’s turf replacement program pays per square foot converted. We measure, photograph, and document your conversion so your rebate application is approved the first time.
02California native expertise
Ceanothus, manzanita, salvia, deer grass, CA poppy, we know what establishes in your soil and sun exposure, and what mature size to plan around. No overplanting that needs ripping out in year three.
03Smart drip irrigation included
Every planting zone gets pressure-regulated drip with a WaterSense smart controller. Water use drops 30–50% versus spray heads on a clock timer.
04Structure, not just plants
DG paths, steel edging, dry creek beds, and boulder groupings hold the design together while young plants fill in, your yard looks finished on day one, not year two.
Every waterwise conversion starts with soil and hydrozoning. We group plants by water need, amend soil for infiltration, and design drip irrigation by zone, so natives get almost nothing while accent planting gets exactly what it needs. Decomposed granite paths, dry creek beds, and boulder placements give structure that looks intentional year-round, even in August.
How a waterwise conversion gets done.
01Design & Hydrozoning
We map sun, soil, and drainage, then design planting zones by water need. You approve a scaled plan with plant palette, hardscape, and irrigation layout before any work starts.
02Turf Removal & Soil Prep
Sod is cut and hauled off, soil decompacted and amended. We document square footage for your LADWP rebate at this stage.
03Hardscape & Irrigation
DG paths, edging, boulders, and dry creek beds go in first, then drip mains and a smart controller, all before a single plant touches soil.
04Planting & Mulch
Natives and Mediterranean species planted to the plan, topped with three inches of mulch. We hand you a seasonal care sheet, most gardens are rainfall-independent by season two.
Less water.
More garden.
“A well-designed landscape should need less water every year, not more. California natives establish, spread, and thrive on rainfall alone once they’re two seasons in.”Line of Art Construction
What goes into a waterwise garden.
Turf removal & LADWP rebates
Sod cutting, haul-off, and soil preparation, fully documented with measurements and photos for LA’s turf replacement rebate program. We handle the paperwork trail so your application is approved without back-and-forth.
California native planting design
Ceanothus, manzanita, salvia, deer grass, buckwheat, and CA poppy arranged by mature size, bloom season, and water zone. Mediterranean companions, lavender, rosemary, olive, where structure or fragrance is wanted.
Decomposed granite & dry creek beds
Stabilized DG paths and patios, steel or paver edging, and dry creek beds that double as drainage during winter rains. Boulder placement for year-round structure.
Smart drip irrigation
Pressure-regulated drip zones sized by plant water need, run from an EPA WaterSense smart controller that adjusts to weather. Typical savings: 30–50% over spray heads on a timer.
Artificial turf where it makes sense
For play areas and dog runs we install commercial-grade artificial turf with proper drainage backing, zero water, no mud, and it counts toward turf-conversion rebate square footage.
Less water,
more life.
From a simple lawn conversion to a full waterwise garden with hardscape and smart irrigation, get a detailed, itemized estimate at no charge.