New Landscaping Regulations Mandate Water Conservation
By: Maureen Cavanaugh & Pat Finn

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Maureen Cavanaugh: The use of drought-resistant, water saving landscaping has been slowly increasing even here in "green-lawn loving" San Diego. But the movement to encourage use of water saving plants is about to undergo a sea change.

A new ordinance in San Diego County now requires that landscaping for new construction in some areas be done by a state-licensed landscape architect. The requirements went into effect on January 1st of this year, and they are aimed at conserving water and reducing the risk of fire.

Guests: Alison St John, reporter, KPBS News

Glenn Schmidt, licensed landscape architect, Solana Beach

Nan Sterman, landscape designer and creator of PlantSoup.com.