Grass-to-Garden program
The 2023 Grass-to-Garden (G2G) program has been completed. Please revisit this page to view the landscape transformations for this year's program!
About the program
Our Grass-to-Garden Program provides a water-wise landscape conversion free of charge to low-income residents in historically underserved neighborhoods. The program, designed to make Santa Ana landscapes water efficient and beautiful, is available to a select number of residents while program funding lasts.
Landscape designs: beautiful and water efficient 
Qualifying residents can choose from beautiful landscape designs that are water-efficient and create natural habitats for birds and butterflies. Each design includes:
- Replacement of your water thirsty lawn with California native plants that require less water
- The installation of an efficient irrigation system
- Stormwater retention features such as berms, swales and dry creek beds
- Mulch and other permeable surfaces to minimize runoff
PLAN 1 | PLAN 2 | PLAN 3 |
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* Landscape designs provided courtesy of Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC).