Resource library
The following resources offer knowledge, services, and products that can make native plant landscape projects more successful. If you have a resource you think we should share, please contact us at admin@education.theodorepayne.org.
Plant resources
Plant information/databases:
Native Plants for Southern California Flashcards (Hard Copy Only)
Calflora: Information on Wild California Plants
Wholesale Plant/Seed Sources:
Irrigation resources
Manufacturers
Local/Online Suppliers
Tutorials/Guides
Hunter Industries Drip Irrigation Design Guide
Drip Irrigation Design Guidelines & More
Watering California Native Plants
WUCOLS Landscape Water-Use Planning Tool
Precipitation and watering needs
Irrigation Part 1 Summer Planting with CA Native Plants
EPA – Water Budget Data Finder: Determine peak watering month and the appropriate evapotranspiration and rainfall values for a specific United States zip code.
CA Irrigation Management Information System — ETo Maps (Spatial CIMIS)
Rebate and regulatory info
Los Angeles / LADWP
Commercial Water Rebates Flyer
Landscape Transformation Promotional Video
Visit this link for all LADWP’s water conservation public information materials including: Watering Restrictions, Rebates & Programs, California Friendly® Landscape Templates, Water Saving Tips and much more.
Los Angeles / SoCal Water$mart
SoCal Water$mart Residential Rebates (English)
SoCal Water$mart Residential Rebates (Spanish)
SoCal Water$mart Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers (English)
SoCal Water$mart Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers (Spanish)