Water-Wise Landscaping

Water-wise landscaping is gardening with the intent of reducing the amount of supplemental irrigation needed to create and maintain a beautiful and natural landscape. With proper planning, water-wise landscapes are functional and attractive.

Save the Water Outdoors

• Free Irrigation System Inspections
• Common Problems of Irrigation Systems
• Water Resources Recommended Watering Guide

Water-Wise Landscaping Resources

• Water-Wise Landscaping How-To's
• Water-Wise Demonstration Gardens
• Forestry and Horticulture Information
• Landscape Architecture Information
• Center for ReSource Conservation
  • Garden-In-A-Box
• ReSource Tool Library
• CSU Extension
  • CSU Extension Online Publications
  • CSU Extension Garden Notes
  • Plant Talk
  • Lawn Check
• EPA WaterSense - Smart Outdoor Practices
• Irrigation Association
  • Find a Certified Irrigation Professional
  • Smart Irrigation Tips
• Colorado Waterwise Xeriscaping Links
• Greenco
• Front Range Living Newsletter

Water-Wise Plant Databases & Lists

• Plant Select Database
• Colorado Springs Utility Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
• Thornton Plant List- Trees and Shrubs
• Ultra Low Water Demand Plants
• Low Water Demand Plants
• Moderate Low Water Demand Plants
• High Water Demand Plants
• Plant Photos

Downloadable Water-Wise Garden Designs

• Plant Select Designs
• Center for ReSource Conservation - Garden-In-A-Box
• 40% Turf Plan
• 25% Turf Plan - Front and Back
• 25% Turf Plan - No Turf in Back

Recommended Reference Materials (available at local library)

• Durable Plants for the Garden
• Xeriscape Plant Guide
• Xeriscape Color Guide
• Xeriscape Handbook
• Xeriscape Colorado

The Save the Water Web site is an ongoing effort of the City of Thornton Water Resources Division