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1. What is a California Friendly® Garden?

The California Friendly® Garden is a slice of California’s past, filled with the native and California Friendly plants perfectly suited to our mild winters and warm, dry summers.
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2. What is the California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC)?

The California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC) is a consensus-based partnership of over 315 urban water suppliers, public advocacy organizations and other interested parties concerned with water supply and conservation of natural resources in California. The Council was created to oversee the 1991 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Urban Water Conservation in California, which sets forth Best Management Practices (BMP) for the efficient use of water in urban areas of the state.
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3. What is Mulch?

Mulch is a protective covering of organic material such as wood chips, placed on the soil surface around plants to reduce weed growth and evaporation, and to maintain even temperature around the plant roots.