[…] Water Awareness Month website to see the many hands-on classes, events, and activities on topics such as low water use plants, how to find and fix leaks, rainwater harvesting, Earth Day, Xeriscape demonstration gardens, and much, much more. Click to see full calendar. This year’s WAM special topic is PH2OTOS! To add to the fun, we are launching a statewide photo […]
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[…] to install rainwater gardens featuring native Sonoran Desert plants through a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant. This past April more than 30 FedEx volunteers “dug in” at the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden to help create a rainwater garden. The volunteers installed rainwater harvesting basins and planted 50 native plants. Watch video of the volunteers working in the Glendale Rain Garden. […]
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[…] of 136 water jugs – a display that reminds, and in many cases, shocks consumers with the fact that they use this much water every day. Free water saving tips, Xeriscape landscape ideas and more are also available at the exhibit which promotes the value of water in everyday life while underlining the importance of using water wisely and saving […]
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[…] irrigation system is functioning properly. Use a push or reel-type mower: Not only will you save on pollution, but you’ll get better exercise and it may encourage you to convert to Xeriscape. Electric mowers also save on pollution! The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension offers more details in their publication, Overseeding Winter Grasses into Bermudagrass Turf. Donna DiFrancesco is a Conservation Specialist […]
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[…] “thank you” to Cass for contributing to the Water – Use It Wisely blog. Water – Use It Wisely agrees that proper pruning is not only important to keep our Xeriscapes healthy and beautiful, but also more water efficient. Did you know that shearing and improper pruning causes your plants to use more water? Find some of our helpful Water […]
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[…] hours of electricity annually. And with that simple act, you’ve made a step to be more green at home. Other great water saving ideas include rainwater harvesting, WaterSense labeled toilets, Xeriscape landscaping and more. If you want to take a look at how to incorporate some of these ‘green’ or sustainable practices in your home, you’re in luck. This weekend […]
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[…] fundamentals of design, installation, irrigation, and maintenance of low‐water‐use landscapes. The need for efficient water use, the regulatory environment, methods of water conservation in the landscape, and the principles of Xeriscape are key components of the program. The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (a Water – Use It Wisely partner), the Arizona Department of Water Resources , and the University […]
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[…] can be functional and their root mass provides erosion control and helps to filter, capture and break down pollutants. In fact, a practical sized lawn can be part of a Xeriscape, as long as it’s used sparingly and properly maintained. To keep your lawn healthy this summer, follow the guidelines below. Water lawns only when they need it. If you […]
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[…] trees and shrubs to reduce plant water needs by as much as 30%! Learn more about the benefits of mulch and how to properly apply it on our Principles of Xeriscape page. WHAT TO COMPOST Anything that was once a plant can be composted. Grass clippings, vegetable and fruit waste, coffee grounds, shredded paper, and weeds or leafy trimmings from […]
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[…] ways to temporarily improve neighborhoods and prevent blight until vacant lots are developed. Keep Phoenix Beautiful, working with more than a dozen partners, developed a site plan with community gardens, Xeriscape demonstration areas, micro-farms and educational zones to be used by the public, schools and community organizations. CGI U participants arrived early on a Sunday morning in March ready to […]
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[…] find great tree photos on our Low Water Plants Pinterest Board. Once you’ve selected your tree, planting it correctly will give it the best start possible. Detailed illustrations are included in Xeriscape: Landscaping with Style in the Arizona Desert. Of course, watering your tree is critical and the easy-to-read tables in Landscape Watering by the Numbers will show you how much […]
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[…] – Learn about What’s Trending in Water Conservation by Gerard Silvani, City of Phoenix. 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. – Ask the Water Experts 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Tour and Refreshments Attendees will receive a free desert-adapted red yucca plant and free energy- and water-saving devices, including a high-efficiency showerhead, a four-pack of CFL’s, and […]
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