1. #72

    Start a compost pile. Using compost in your garden or flower beds adds water-holding organic matter to the…

  2. #71

    Leave lower branches on trees and shrubs and allow leaf litter to accumulate on the soil. This keeps…

  3. #70

    Avoid planting grass in areas that are hard to water, such as steep inclines and isolated strips along…

  4. #69

    Consider attending a landscape class hosted by a water provider. Most workshops occur in the spring and fall.

  5. #68

    When sprucing up your front or backyard, consider xeriscaping. This landscape method uses low-water-use plants to limit your…

  6. #67

    Plant in the spring and fall, when the watering requirements are lower.

  7. #66

    Plant species native to your region.

  8. #65

    Reduce the amount of lawn in your yard by planting shrubs and ground covers appropriate to your site and…

  9. #64

    Choose the right Arizona-friendly plants and watch them thrive in our desert environment.

  10. #63

    Group plants with the same watering needs together to avoid overwatering some while underwatering others.

  11. #62

    Use porous material for walkways and patios to prevent wasteful runoff and keep water in your yard.