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Seven Principles of Water Wise Landscaping

Last Updated: April 09, 2012

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A water-wise design using a combination of hardscape, water-wise planting beds, turf area, and terracing

A waterwise landscape design using a combination of hardscape, water wise plants, limited turf area, and terracing to reduce runoff.
Maureen Shaughnessy

Seven Principles of Water Wise Landscaping

Seven principles of water-wise design have been developed to guide the process of designing for water conservation in the landscape. They are:  

  1. Planning and design for water conservation, beauty, and utility.
  2. Hydrozoning.
  3. Efficient watering.
  4. Establishing practical turf areas.
  5. Improving soils.
  6. Mulching to reduce water loss.
  7. Maintaining the landscape.

Additional Resources

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California - Water-wise Landscape Brochures

Colorado - Water-wise Landscape Design Steps

Southeast

Arkansas - Tips for Landscaping

Southwest

Texas - Xeriscape

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