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1 Water-Saving Landscaping Low-maintenance solutions for intermountain regions

2 Challenges  Hot temperatures  Cold temperatures  Shorter growing season  Drying winds  Deluge/drought  Poor soil September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 2

3 Solutions  Windbreaks  Xeriscaping  Soil amendment  Native plants September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 3

4 Windbreaks  Structures  Fences  Walls September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 4

5 Windbreaks  Plants  Tree lines  Hedges September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 5

6 Water Cycle Clouds Condensation and Precipitation Runoff and Percolation Evaporation and Transpiration September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 6

7 Water Consumption September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 7

8 Xeriscaping  Planting strategies that conserve water September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 8

9 Xeriscaping  No additional watering September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 9

10 Xeriscaping  Drip irrigation September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 10

11 Soil Amendment  Eastern Washington loses more than 10 tons of soil per acre per year to rainfall runoff Source: Atlas of U.S. Environmental Issues, Mason & Mason, 1990 September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 11

12 Native Plants  Tolerate temperature range  Tolerate drought  Prevent erosion  Support natural ecosystem  Attract pollinators  Need little or no maintenance  Sustainable September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 12

13 Temperature Range September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 13

14 Native Plants Photos courtesy of Rugged Country Plants September 21, 2013 Water-Saving Landscaping 14


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