Do your plants really need water today? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone. For many Arizona homeowners, landscape watering can feel like a guessing game. We inherit irrigation schedules from the previous homeowner. We water because it’s Tuesday. We water because it’s hot outside. Sometimes we water because we haven’t thought about it in a while and suddenly feel …
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The Town of Queen Creek’s Water Conservation Art Contest Sometimes the simplest conservation ideas are the most powerful. Since 2023, the Town of Queen Creek’s Water Conservation Art Contest has invited K–12 students to answer an important question: “How can you reduce your water use?” Open to students who live in or attend school within Queen Creek’s water service area, …
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Desert Senna (Senna covesii) is a wonderful addition to a pollinator-friendly yard. This plant yields an abundance of flowers and seeds, which attract birds, bees and butterflies. A desert dweller, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal water. You may hear Desert Senna before you see it because the seeds rattle inside the pods, especially when the wind blows …
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WaterSense® Certified Homes Did you know that some newly built homes use significantly less water than others? One way homebuilders can help conserve Arizona’s water supplies is by constructing homes that earn a WaterSense® certification. Developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), WaterSense-certified homes are independently inspected and use at least 30% less water than typical new homes—without sacrificing …
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