PROJECT CHECKLIST
Lawn-to-Garden Incentive (L2G) Program Project Checklist
Before you complete the application for the Lawn-to-Garden Incentive (L2G) Program, you must read, understand, and accept the Terms and Conditions and Design Requirements.
- Read and Understand the Terms and Conditions and Design Requirements.
- Submit an online application to the Long Beach Water Department.
- Receive initial approval of your application from Long Beach Water Department.
- If interested in the Design Reimbursement Program, check out LBWD’s list of certified landscape designers on the Design Reimbursement page.
- Submit your proposal landscape plan to LBWD, using the Design Requirements as your guide.
- Receive final approval on your drawing from the LBWD.
- Start your project.
- Kill your lawn. Make sure it is dead, dead, dead.
- Remove and dispose of dead grass material and all other removed landscape materials.
- Upgrade your irrigation system as needed. Install drip, bubblers, or microspray.
- Install any approved hardscape, such as permeable walkways or sitting areas.
- Install your new plants.
- Add mulch to your new garden.
- Notify LBWD that your project is complete by emailing the LBWD at lawntogarden@lbwater.org
- Sign and return your W9.
- Get final inspection of your new garden by the Long Beach Water Department.
- Receive your incentive!
- Protect your investment! Sign up for an optional maintenance consultation with a landscape professional. Check out the Maintenance Consultation page for more information
