With water rates getting more and more expensive, and the introduction of mandatory water rationing programs being introduced throughout most of California, replacing grass with regional drought-resistant plants is a smart move. However, major changes to landscaping can be a scary thing. Hopefully, this post provides you with the inspiration you need to tackle your own home transformation.

In this first edition of a new series called Home Transformation – Before & After, we feature this home in Southern California

Last week, I wrote a post on several different drought tolerant plants that are an effective and attractive way to reduce the amount of water you use outdoors on your landscape. While doing that research, I tripped across this cool product that helps you pick out appropriate plants for your climate. The EasyBloom plant sensor has environmental sensors to detect sunlight, shade and soil moisture levels. You stake the sensor in the soil of the area of your yard you are looking to landscape, and leave it for 24 hours. …