Congratulations to Barbara and John Horst of 416 San Placido Court whose low-water-use landscape received Best-in-District honors in the 2009 California Friendly Landscape Contest.

What makes this landscape water-efficient?

1. The back yard is full of drought tolerant plants, succulents, and California native wild flowers.
2. The yard is irrigated by drip and a fire suppressing irrigation system.
3. Pathways are incorporated in the landscape by the use of gravel.

To view previous Best in District and Regional winners, visit www.landscapecontest.com/winners.htm.