The Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Department at UC Berkeley partnered with the San Lorenzo Village Home Association and StopWaste to compile this booklet, which contains color photographs, watercolor paintings, illustrations, drought tolerant plant identifications and recommendations for four drought tolerant garden designs.

The book was created to help San Lorenzo homeowners adapt their front yards to be more drought tolerant and meet the standards set by the Homeowners Association guidelines. The resulting designs offer modern, creative and simple transformations from lawn to garden spot and include resources to guide residents in adapting these designs to their own unique property.