California Native Plant Irrigation & Establishment Watering

California native plants are often water-wise once established, but establishment irrigation must be matched to species, season, soil, drainage and exposure.

What Can Cause It?

Problems can come from treating all natives alike, watering too frequently, poor drainage, mixing high- and low-water plants on one zone, or abruptly removing establishment water before roots are ready.

What to Check First

Look for obvious leaks or broken components and note which zones are affected. Avoid repeatedly increasing runtime to compensate for a mechanical or distribution problem; that can waste water and overwater other parts of the zone.

Earth People Irrigation Diagnosis

We evaluate the controller, zone operation, valves, pressure, sprinklers or drip components, coverage, runoff and the water needs of the plants served by the zone. Earth People evaluates native irrigation as part of planting, water-wise landscaping and long-term property care.

Book an Irrigation Assessment

Earth People Irrigation Assessment — $150. We identify the highest-priority issues and recommend the appropriate repair or optimization work. The $150 assessment is credited toward qualifying approved irrigation work performed by Earth People.

Earth People LandCare — Repair the problem. Optimize the system. Manage the water.