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500 Castro Street
Post Office Box 7540
Mountain View, CA 94039-7540

Phone: 650-903-6311
Fax: 650-962-8503

Hours:
Monday through Friday,
8:00 am – 5:00 pm


Submit your questions, suggestions, compliments,concerns, or track your existing request online.

Landscape Information and Resources

Landscape and Irrigation Rebates
Rethinking your landscape is a great way to save water and money. Thousands of dollars in rebates are available to Mountain View residents and businesses for replacing irrigated turf with water-wise plants and installing efficient irrigation systems.

Free Landscape Surveys
Increase the efficiency of your existing landscape and irrigation system with a FREE landscape survey. Click here for business and multifamily properties with 5,000 sq ft or more of irrigated landscape. Click here for small multifamily properties and single family homes.

Free Landscape Education Classes
Need help navigating the maze of plant choice, landscape design and irrigation planning? Click here to view our schedule of FREE classes and to download past presentations. Topics include lawn removal, native plants, efficient irrigation and other exciting subjects.
  Mountain View Green Garden Showcase
If you are managing your landscape with practices that conserve water, reduce waste and build healthy soil you could help us inspire other members of our community. Click here to learn about this exciting program.
Recommended Irrigation Schedule
Over watering is a leading cause of high water bills and… it’s wasteful! Consult this handout for irrigation scheduling in all seasons and for help with programing your irrigation controller.
Graywater and Rainwater - Coming Soon
Graywater and rainwater serve as alternatives for residential landscape irrigation. These systems capture and utilize water generated on-site, saving treated drinking water for potable needs.

Composting and Mulch
Did you know that residents of Mountain View can obtain FREE compost and mulch from the nearby Smart Station? Learn how to make your own compost at one of Bay-Friendly's FREE composting workshops.

Online Water-Wise Garden and Plant Database
This interactive online database is full of information on how to garden beautifully while saving water. It was produced specifically for landscapes in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties. Start planning your water-wise garden today!

Suggestions from Our Experts - Coming Soon
Read about our staff recommendations for creating a beautiful and healthy garden through planning, irrigation and plant selection.


Useful Resources
Looking for more information? Click Here for a list of additional resources related to water-wise gardening including websites, workshops, and tips.