1. Waterwise Landscaping

2. Purpose of Landscaping Beauty conservationutility

3. Principles for Waterwise Landscaping 1 Develop Landscape Plan2 Condition Your Soil3 Limit Lawn Size4 Irrigate Efficiently5 Use Appropriate Plants6 Apply Mulches7 Maintain

4. Waterwise Options Zeroscaping Xeriscaping Wildfire Aware Options Defensible landscaping Zoning

5. Zeroscaping Low to No Maintenance Landscaping Design

6. Characteristics Uses a variety of rocks for design Sparse use of drought resistant plants Relies on rainwater or limited watering

7. Benefits Conserves water Saves $$$ Low maintenance Presents minimal pest and disease problems Saves landfill space

8. Disadvantages Scarcity of plant life Possibility of unattractive aesthetic quality

9. Xeriscaping Water – Conservative Approach to Landscaping

10. Characteristics Uses a variety of rocks for design Sparse use of drought resistant plants Relies on rainwater or limited watering

11. Benefits Conserves water Provides attractive planning options Presents minimal pest and disease problems Requires low pruning and maintenance Saves landfill space

12. Disadvantages –None! Initial cost is offset by future savings

13. “Fire Aware” Landscaping Trees in Zone 2 and 3 only