Two major homebuilders are now implementing the program.

“Valdemosa in Temecula is KB Homes?EUR??,,????'??? first community to feature California Friendly landscaping, and it has already been very well received by our homebuyers,” said Steve Ruffner, of KB Homes.

“The California Friendly standards for water conservation line up naturally with Pardee Homes’ values and our LivingSmart program,” said Greg Ray, Pardee’s vice president of landscape architecture. “Our new WaterSmart homes feature sustainable landscaping and state-of-the-art sprinkler systems that minimize water consumption and still look colorful and beautiful.”