Drought resistant landscaping could save water, money

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- California's historic drought is making it hard for many residents to maintain a nice yard.

Now, with new water restrictions in place, Governor Jerry Brown is calling on people to move away from grass and look for more drought-tolerant landscaping.

But that doesn't mean people are stuck living with a yard full of rocks and cacti.

Landscapers say there are a lot of drought-resistant flowers, shrubs and grasses out there, and putting these plants in your yard doesn't just save water -- it can also save homeowners money.

Landscape Designer Shayna Orr tells us just how much homeowner's can expect to save.

"We cut their water bill by $300. It looks like we're using more water and a lot more maintenance, but, in reality, it's about half," Orr says.

On Wednesday, California Governor Jerry Brown imposed mandatory water restrictions for the first time on residents, businesses, and farms.

He ordered cities and towns in the drought-ravaged state to reduce usage by 25-percent. Drought resistant landscaping could save water, money

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Drought resistant landscaping could save water, money