Fall Entertaining: Succulent Custom Planters
August 27, 2016
We have a nice selection of succulent custom planters in stores now. These beautiful centerpieces are easy-pick solutions for your table. We also take special orders… Read More 
Gardener's Blog
Deep Drip Planting Stakes
July 22, 2015
Established trees have experienced drought stress as gardeners have stopped watering lawns. You can spot drought stress by looking for burning, discolored leaves, and early defoliation. The… Read More
Weekly WaterWise Solution: Mulch Lock
July 8, 2015
Our best recommendation for conserving water is to apply mulch so that plant roots stay cool and moist. Keeping mulch in place can help improve soil and increase biological activity. Mulch-Lock locks mulch in place… Read More
Don’t forget to vote!
June 23, 2015
Vote for your favorite low-water garden or plant through June 29th.
Contestants with the most votes will win a Sloat Garden Center gift card. Which is your… Read More
Weekly WaterWise Solution: Monterey Perc-O-Late Plus
June 16, 2015
Weekly WaterWise Solution: Monterey Perc-O-Late Plus
Monterey Perc-O-Late Plus improves water penetration by increasing the rate water soaks into soil (meaning greater water efficiency and less water waste). Monterey… Read More 
Hippo Bags
June 2, 2015
Hippo Bags can help keep trees and shrubs well watered without waste during drought and dry weather. These irrigation bags hold up to 20 gallons of… Read More 
Photos from our Make & Take Succulent Container workshop
April 16, 2015
These photos are from yesterday's Make & Take Succulent Container workshop in San Francisco. More succulent container workshops are scheduled for the weekend!
Friday, April 17 – Kentfield… Read More 
Waterwise Oya vessels
April 16, 2015
Drastically reduce water waste in your garden with Oya, a terracotta vessel that gets planted in the ground and filled with water.
The rule of thumb is… Read More
San Francisco: Outdoor Water Restrictions Remain in Place
April 13, 2015
California remains in a drought and our water supplies are still low. SFPUC is asking customers to continue their water conservation efforts and to observe statewide… Read More 