RESOURCES - 1821.7
(Revised: 11/2019)
Information and Directories:
- CalRecycle Compost and Mulch: Starting point to learn about the uses and benefits of compost and mulch.
- CalRecycle Compost and Mulch Producers: A list of permitted compost and mulch producers, searchable by county.
- Seal of Testing Assurance: Program run by U.S. Composting Council to assure high-quality finished products, includes listing of approved composters and laboratories.
Guidelines and Resources:
- Rescape California: Provides a whole systems approach to the design, construction, and maintenance of landscapes that works in harmony with the natural world and addresses the changing environment. Training and resources are available for public and private sector landscape professionals.
- Caltrans Compost Specifications: Guidelines for purchase and use of compost along California roadways, developed by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Other resources on erosion control, infiltration and plant establishment.
- Compost Use for Landscape and Environmental Enhancement Manual: CalRecycle manual with information on compost use in landscape plantings and environmental applications.
- GrassCycling: The natural recycling of grass by leaving clippings on the lawn when mowing.
- Xeriscaping: Developing landscapes specifically designed to use little or no water.
- Landscape Plants for California Gardens, Robert C. Perry 2010.
- California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC): List of invasive plants.
- Erosion Control Toolbox | Caltrans
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