The Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD/District) proudly hosted its annual Water Savvy Garden Tour on Saturday, April 12, showcasing the value, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of water-efficient landscaping. Participants embarked on a self-guided tour of local homes featuring exemplary water-savvy gardens, gaining practical inspiration and ideas for incorporating sustainable landscaping practices into their own yards. More than 45 attendees took part in the tour, leaving equipped with valuable knowledge and motivation to transition from high-water-use landscapes to attractive, low-water-use alternatives that help conserve our region’s most precious resource.
Participants received maps, informational materials, and plant lists to enhance their tour experience as they explored 11 water-efficient landscapes throughout the community. Featured locations included residential properties previously recognized as winners in CVWD’s Landscape Contest for their outstanding commitment to water conservation. By visiting a variety of beautifully designed, water-saving landscapes, attendees were inspired to implement similar improvements in their own yards—promoting long-term water savings while contributing to the overall beautification of the community.
“Seeing all the different landscape designs really opened my eyes to how beautiful a water-efficient yard can be,” commented a garden tour participant. “This tour showed me that saving water doesn’t mean sacrificing style. The landscapes were not only practical, but stunning.”
The featured landscape owners in the tour graciously welcomed participants and spoke with them one-on-one to share their experiences, offer tips, and share resources to assist them in transforming their own yards. Many of these landscape owners have participated in CVWD’s landscape workshops over the years and were able to do some of their projects themselves.
“CVWD would like to thank the featured landscape owners for serving as ambassadors for water conservation and demonstrating the possibilities of sustainable landscaping,” stated CVWD President Randall Reed. “Their commitment helps educate and inspire our community to embrace water efficiency at home."
“Our Water Savvy Garden Tour is a powerful reminder that drought-resilient landscapes can be both beautiful and functional,” Reed continued. “As stewards of our local water resources, we’re proud to see so many residents taking proactive steps toward long-term sustainability.”
CVWD offers many landscape programs to assist customers in saving water, including educational resources, rebates and more. For information about water wise programs please visit CVWDwater.com or call (909) 987-2591.