California American Water’s demonstration garden outside of their location in Rosemead, CA. Their garden uses a mix of cacti, succulents, and California native plants to demonstrate water tolerant landscaping.
Demonstration Garden
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce Water-Wise Garden
A water-wise demonstration garden at the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, using low-water plants, succulents, cacti, and California native species.
Overview
The place
California American Water designed and installed the garden at the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce in 2010. The project was intended to promote water-wise landscaping and show how low-water-use plants can replace a conventional lawn.
What to see
The legacy gallery documents cacti, succulents, California native plants, and other low-water landscaping, including purple sage, yarrow, coral bells, tropical milkweed, crape myrtle, cactus, and Madagascar palm.
The project announcement emphasized the variety of plant colors and textures available in water-conserving landscapes.
Native plants
The garden mixes California native plants with cacti, succulents, and other low-water species rather than presenting a native-only landscape.
Garden design
The garden was designed as a visible alternative to a traditional lawn, using plants and shrubs that require less irrigation and maintenance.
Home garden takeaways
The project was intended as a template for residents interested in reducing outdoor water use by replacing lawn with low-water-use, California-friendly plants.
Before you go
The garden is outside the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce at 3953 Muscatel Avenue, near Rosemead City Hall and the public library.
Location
Where to find Rosemead Chamber of Commerce Water-Wise Garden
3953 Muscatel Avenue, Rosemead, Rosemead, Los Angeles