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Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors honored David and Munira Coomber as OMWD’s 2018 winners of the annual Watersmart Landscape Contest at its June 20 meeting.

The Coomber’s landscape features attractive water-efficient plants in both front and back yards as well as creative design ideas. The centerpiece in the front of the home is an old water fountain that was given new life by turning it into a beautiful succulent planter. A succulent wall and raised garden beds of strawberries and herbs create a relaxing outdoor living space in the backyard.

“We knew from the start that we wanted low maintenance and low water use landscaping,” Ms. Coomber stated. “We’ve been very happy with our low water bill and the variety of textures and colors our water-wise landscaping has delivered!”

“The Coomber’s inspirational landscape is both beautiful and water-efficient and has demonstrated how colorful and attractive watersmart landscapes can be,” said board director Robert Topolovac. “Eye-catching landscapes create enthusiasm for water-efficient gardens in the community.”

The Watersmart Landscape Contest is held annually by water agencies throughout San Diego County to showcase attractive landscapes that use less water than conventional turf-heavy landscapes. Contest entries are judged on curb appeal, landscape and irrigation design, and environmental considerations. More information and photos of winning landscapes are available at www.landscapecontest.com.

David and Munira Coomber Honored for WaterSmart Landscape