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Waterwise Landscaping

Explore the principles of waterwise landscaping, designed to conserve water while enhancing your outdoor aesthetic. This guide covers options like zeroscaping and xeriscaping, highlighting the use of rocks and drought-resistant plants for low-to-no maintenance designs. Learn the benefits of these techniques, such as water conservation, cost savings, and reduced pest issues. Although they come with challenges, including limited plant diversity and potential aesthetic drawbacks, the advantages they provide can lead to beautiful, sustainable landscapes that are both fire aware and environmentally friendly.

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Waterwise Landscaping

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  1. Waterwise Landscaping

  2. Purpose of Landscaping

  3. WaterwiseOptions Wildfire Aware Options

  4. Zeroscaping Low to No Maintenance Landscaping Design

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

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

  7. Disadvantages • Scarcity of plant life • Possibility of unattractive aesthetic quality

  8. Xeriscaping Water –Conservative Approach to Landscaping

  9. Characteristics • Uses a variety of rocks to enhance design • Uses multiple drought-tolerant plants • Can be very colorful • Relies on rainwater or limited watering

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

  11. Disadvantages • Initial cost may be high • Initial cost offset by future savings

  12. 30 10’ 10’ 30’ Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 “Fire Aware” Landscaping

  13. Principles for Waterwise Landscaping Tips from the Office of Community Services, Fort Lewis College

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