Compost Giveaway sponsored by Recology

April 6th from 9AM-1PM. In Hollister at 2100 San Juan - Hollister Road. On April 13th from 9AM-1PM at San Juan School, 100 Nyland Drive, San Juan Bautista. Compost helps to conserve water in a few different ways. In its capacity to retain and efficiently transfer water through the soil, especially clay soil like what is found locally. Compost allows surrounding plants to maximize water for growth. This in turn saves you money by minimizing the amount of irrigation you will have to provide to your project. .

Free Literature Available

Free Literature Available Includes…


Water Quality

  • Water Softener information

Landscaping

  • Sunset’s How to Water Your Garden
  • Sunset’s Waterwise Gardening for California
  • Drip Irrigation Guidelines
  • Irrigation Controllers for the Homeowner
  • Selected list of landscaping books available at the San Benito County Library


General Conservation

  • 25 Things You Can Do to Prevent Water Waste
  • Consejos Para Conservar Agua, Energia, y Dinero (Spanish)
  • Flex Your Power “Save Water, Save Energy”

Please contact Water Conservation to request literature via email or phone at: snovack@sbcwd.com or (831) 637-4378.