- ZIP
- 90745, 90746
- Soil Type
- Low Flats
- Clay In Topsoil
- 20%
- Sand In Topsoil
- 35%
- Elevation
- 14 to 38 ft
- Water Provider
- Cal Water or another provider listed on your bill
What Makes Carson Different
Carson has room for bigger projects, including side yards, long driveways and commercial frontage. Inland summers run warm, so plants and watering need to handle more heat than at the beach. Gravel and agave yards hold up well here when they are planned around good drainage.
The Ground In Carson
USDA maps this as Biscailuz and drained Hueneme soils, about 15 to 20 percent clay and rated somewhat poorly drained.
- Low spots stay wet longer here, so grade the yard away from the house before you plant.
- A rain garden or dry creek bed fits this soil well, and it also meets a Lawn to Garden requirement.
- The soil runs alkaline, so test it before you buy plants that want acid soil.
Plants That Tend To Fit This Soil
- Deer grass
- Yarrow
- Western redbud
- Coffeeberry
- Monkey flower
- Juncus
Watering Rules In Carson
Cal Water lists rules for its Rancho Dominguez district that bar runoff and watering during or within 48 hours of measurable rain. Questions go to (310) 257-1400. Other parts of Carson have a different provider, so check your bill.
Lawn Removal Rebates
Metropolitan Water District runs SoCal Water$mart, which lists $3.00 per square foot for turf replacement in its service area. Your local agency may add to that or set its own terms, and synthetic turf is not an approved conversion. Check your address on the program site and get approved before you remove any lawn.
Popular Work In Carson
Questions We Hear
Do you do lawn care in Carson?
Yes. Weekly and every other week lawn care is available in Carson, along with pruning, cleanup and sprinkler repair. Call or text (562) 551-8873.
Do Long Beach watering rules apply in Carson?
No. Carson follows its own water provider, so Long Beach days do not carry over. Cal Water lists rules for its Rancho Dominguez district that bar runoff and watering during or within 48 hours of measurable rain. Questions go to (310) 257-1400. Other parts of Carson have a different provider, so check your bill.
What soil is common in Carson?
USDA maps this as Biscailuz and drained Hueneme soils, about 15 to 20 percent clay and rated somewhat poorly drained. Your own yard may differ, so a soil test is cheap insurance.