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 April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 2

3. Solutions  Windbreaks  Xeriscaping  Soil amendment  Native plants April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 3

4. Windbreaks  Structures  Fences  Walls April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 4

5. Windbreaks  Plants  Tree lines  Hedges April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 5

6. Water Cycle Clouds Condensation and Precipitation Runoff and Percolation Evaporation and Transpiration April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 6

7. Water Consumption April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 7

8. Xeriscaping  Planting strategies that conserve water April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 8

9. Xeriscaping  No additional watering April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 9

10. Xeriscaping  Drip irrigation April 18, 2010 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 April 18, 2010 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 April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 12

13. Temperature Range April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 13

14. Native Plants Photos courtesy of Rugged Country Plants April 18, 2010 Water-Saving Landscaping 14