Turn Your Lawn Into a Beautiful, Water-Smart Landscape
Yardzen x SoCal WaterSmart: drought-smart designs that unlock rebates—plus $450 off design. Use your provided code at checkout.
Beautiful, Water-Smart Yards That Pay You Back
Landscapes designed for Southern California’s climate—lush, low-maintenance, and resilient. Save up to 50% on water costs, boost your property value, and enjoy an outdoor space built to thrive for years to come.
How This Program Works
Turn your lawn into a water-smart landscape—beautiful, affordable, and built for California living. This isn’t just about removing grass—it’s about creating an outdoor space you’ll love. With Yardzen, you’ll get custom 3D renderings, detailed plans, and expert support every step of the way. Here’s how Yardzen + SoCal WaterSmart make it simple.
$450 off design services
Get expert designs at an unbeatable value
Up to $5 per sq. ft. rebates
Save thousands on turf removal
Custom, climate-smart plans
Built specifically for Southern California
Lower bills + higher value
Ongoing savings and a stronger investment
The Process Is Simple
Design with Yardzen
Work with expert designers to create a custom plan featuring climate-adapted plants, stormwater solutions, and sustainable materials. (Includes $450 design discount on projects over $995).
Reserve Your Rebate
Submit turf photos and secure funding with a 180-day reservation. Yardzen makes eligibility easy.
Transform Your Landscape
Bring your new yard to life with Yardzen’s vetted contractor network. Every build includes native plants, efficient irrigation, and smart water retention.
Get Your Rebate
Submit completion photos, receive your rebate check, and enjoy long-term water and maintenance savings.
Why Choose Yardzen
Trusted Expertise
With 50,000+ projects completed, Yardzen is the nation’s most trusted landscape design platform—specializing in California-friendly, climate-smart yards.
Proven Results & Savings
Our designs cut irrigation costs by 30–50% while boosting property value. Beauty, functionality, and financial savings—guaranteed.
End-to-End Support
From custom 3D renderings to vetted contractors and rebate guidance, Yardzen makes the process seamless from start to finish.
Program Details
Financial Incentives
- $450 off Yardzen design services
- $3–$5 per sq. ft. turf removal rebates
- $100 rebate per qualifying tree planted
Requirements
- At least 3 plants per 100 sq. ft. transformed
- Include a stormwater retention feature
- No non-permeable hardscape in the transformed area
- Replace or modify overhead sprinklers
Select Your Design Package
Essential
$995
Classic
$1395
Signature
$1995
Tens of thousands of happy Residential owners who've trusted Yardzen.
Shawn E.
“This is the second time I’ve worked with Yardzen. I love it and will be using them for my next project.”
Full Yard • Los Angeles, CA
Shelby C.
“We had a great experience with Yardzen and were very happy with how our landscaping turned out. The whole team who worked on our yard were knowledgeable and helpful.”
Front Yard • Los Angeles, CA
Kindra S.
“Great balance between customer service and design implementation! Very impressed with Yardzen! Loved working with the team!”
Premium • Santa Barbara, CA
Janell O.
“We are extremely happy with the plans Yardzen created for our school yard! They exceeded our expectations with their expertise and creativity. The design perfectly captured our vision, and we are thrilled with the plans.”
Full Yard Signature • Redondo Beach, CA
Raj C.
“Considering they do this process remotely, they did an amazing job with my design, better than I could have expected. The output included details, 3D renderings, and CAD drawings. It was great work done at a great value!”
Full Yard • Walnut Creek, CA
Tanvi R.
“Have worked with them a few years apart. Very happy with the service, design and now the connectivity and ease of using the platform.”
Front Yard • Pleasanton, CA
Fredrik W.
“Super easy to use. Fantastic way to get creative ideas for outdoor spaces. Great support throughout.”
Full Yard • San Jose, CA
Debjani B.
“Yardzen did an excellent and efficient job designing our front yard. They addressed feedback, questions, and concerns and were helpful finding the right plants and defining better hardscaping for our front yard.”
Front Yard • Pleasanton, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
This program helps Southern California homeowners transform traditional lawns into sustainable, climate-appropriate landscapes. By participating, you’ll receive design discounts with Yardzen, rebates for turf removal, and guidance in selecting plants and vetted contractors.
You will first receive an email with detailed program information and a link to the program site. There, you’ll complete a short eligibility form. Our team will review your address, and if you qualify, you’ll receive a unique discount code to use when purchasing your Yardzen design package.
Once your eligibility is confirmed, you’ll be sent a personal discount code by email. Simply enter the code at checkout on Yardzen’s website to receive $450 off your design package.
$3–$5 per square foot rebate
for turf removal.
$450 discount
on your Yardzen design package (applied via your personal code).
$100 rebate
for each qualifying tree planted in your project.
These incentives significantly reduce your upfront cost and deliver ongoing savings on water use.
At least 3 plants per 100 square feet of transformed area.
A stormwater retention feature included in the design.
No non-permeable hardscape in the converted area.
Replacement or modification of overhead sprinklers.
Detailed plans tailored to your property.
Realistic 3D renderings of your new outdoor space.
A curated list of climate-appropriate plants.
Guidance in connecting with pre-vetted, reliable contractors.
Not directly. Yardzen specializes in design. After your design is finalized, we connect you with trusted local contractors who can carry out the installation according to your approved plans.
Most designs are completed within a few weeks, depending on project complexity. After that, you’ll coordinate installation with your contractor and submit your completed project for your SoCal WaterSmart rebate.
No. Once you receive your discount code and program approval, the discount remains valid until you purchase your design package. Rebates are also available as long as your project complies with program requirements.
Our customer service team is here to help every step of the way. You can reach us at hello@yardzen.com or by calling (888) 927-3936 for personalized assistance.
Ready to Transform Your Landscape?
Apply for your design, rebate with Yardzen experts, install with vetted contractors, and claim your rebate check. Limited-time program: Beta launch begins October 1, 2025. Open to Las Virgenes homeowners only.