Lawn to Garden

Water efficiency is the Long Beach way of life! Turn your water-thirsty lawn into a drought-resistant, beautiful garden with our Lawn-to-Garden (L2G) program. The new L2G program was created with the goal of making the landscapes of Long Beach sustainable and water efficient, while also providing multiple benefits for the environment such as capturing storm water, reducing runoff and developing habitat for birds and butterflies. All L2G projects are now eligible to receive an incentive of $3.00 per square foot of lawn removed for a total of up to 5,000 square feet. A design reimbursement of up to $1,500 for the cost of a professional landscape design is also available. All new L2G projects must include:

  • The use of low-water using California Native plants and/or California-friendly plants
  • 65% plant coverage in the re-landscaped area
  • A storm water retention feature
  • Habitat development
  • An efficient irrigation system
  • The use of mulch and other natural materials

Please note, synthetic turf is not an approved conversion option for this program.


APPLICATION INFORMATION

When you participate in the Lawn-to-Garden program, you are making an investment in your home and in the Long Beach community at large. Incentives are available, apply below!