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Native plants in San Mateo
121 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
38 of them need no watering beyond San Mateo’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in San Mateo
2 programs from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects, plus 1 statewide.
- Open
City of San Mateo Electric Leaf Blower Rebate
City of San Mateo
50% of purchase price up to $100 (residents)
Up to $100 per household
- Paused
BAAQMD Lawn and Garden Equipment Exchange Program
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
not published (page lists no amounts)
- Open
BAWSCA Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controller Discount
Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA)
Rachio 3 for $169.99 plus tax (MSRP $199.99 8-zone, $224.99 16-zone); a second page of BAWSCA states $100 plus tax, so the price conflicts
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Movement and texturePerennials69
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Verticals and screensFerns3
Shade and dampSucculents4
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