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River-Friendly Landscaping (RFL) is…
an environmentally friendly way of gardening. River-Friendly Landscaping practices are designed to help you create a healthy, beautiful, vibrant yard while conserving water, reducing yard waste, and preventing pollution of our air and local rivers. This approach to gardening includes:
- Landscaping locally — Work with nature, rather than against it
- Nurturing soil health — Promote healthy soil to support healthy plants
- Creating and protecting wildlife habitat — Provide shelter and water to local habitat
- Landscaping for less to the landfill — Reduce yard waste which helps conserve landfill space
- Conserving water — Preserve water for future generations
- Conserving energy — Reduce our dependence on fossil fuels
- Protecting air and water quality — Keep pollutants out of our water and air
Need help in finding the right plants for your garden or landscape? Whether you’re planning to build a rain garden or want to incorporate water-efficient plants in your garden or landscape, click here to find resources that can help you identify suitable plants for the Sacramento region.