This slope is getting enough water

Monarch inspects working being done in the field to make sure your landscape dollars are being spent wisely.

Rebates are back- at least for a while

Here are the details-

REBATE AMOUNT CHANGES:

- High-efficiency clothes washers (4.0 Water Factor or less): $50 (Please

note the change in the clothes washer requirement from WF 5.0 to WF 4.0 as

of July 1, 2009.) 

- High-efficiency toilets (WaterSense qualified, 1.28 gpf or less): $50 

- Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers (Smart Water Application

Technologies™ or “SWAT” tested; add-on devices are not rebated)

-- (<1 acre): $80

-- (1+ acre): $25/station

- Rotary nozzles, new requirement to include pressure regulating heads:

$4/nozzle 

- Synthetic turf: $0.60/sq ft (not available in all areas as local water

agencies must now match funds and retrofitted area must be less than ½

acre; check the website for details)

As always, local water agencies have the option to add funding and increase

rebate amounts for their customers. Agency funding updates will be provided

on a monthly basis.  

If you have any questions, please visit the program website at:

www.bewaterwise.com or call the SoCal Water$mart hotline at: 888-376-3314.

We look forward to working with you!

Monarch Magic

Landscaping is typically the biggest item on your budget. Monarch helps save money  by making decisions that represent the clients best interest. In today's economy, we cannot afford to spend money blindly. Monarch will shed light on current landscape operations and provide technical expertise that will put dollars back in your budget.

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

Stop filling landfills - fill your pockets instead!  We can eliminate unnecessary spending and waste by making your surroundings more sustainable and efficient. Here are 3 easy ways to make it happen:

1. Get a Smart Timer- properly installed and maintained, water use and water bills will be drastically reduced. Less wasted water typically means less growth and less trimming.

2. Limit Turf- Instead of constantly fighting the turf in your community or home - eliminate it and plant something more suitable. Less mowing more beauty.

3. Slow Growing- Plant the right slow growing material and the maintenance burden will be drastically reduced. 

Be Part of the Solution

Reducing Landscape Cost

Reducing cost in the landscape takes out of the box thinking. However, it doesn't always required deferred maintenance that can dramatically increased cost down the road.  Think sustainable.