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Water-Saving Landscaping

Water-Saving Landscaping. Low-maintenance solutions for intermountain regions. Challenges. Hot temperatures Cold temperatures Shorter growing season Drying winds Deluge/drought Poor soil. Solutions. Windbreaks Xeriscaping Soil amendment Native plants. Windbreaks. Structures.

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Water-Saving Landscaping

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  1. Water-Saving Landscaping Low-maintenance solutions for intermountain regions

  2. Challenges • Hot temperatures • Cold temperatures • Shorter growing season • Drying winds • Deluge/drought • Poor soil

  3. Solutions • Windbreaks • Xeriscaping • Soil amendment • Native plants

  4. Windbreaks • Structures

  5. Windbreaks • Plants

  6. Water Cycle

  7. Xeriscaping • Planting strategies that conserve water

  8. Xeriscaping • No additional watering

  9. Xeriscaping • Drip irrigation

  10. Soil Amendment • Organic matter

  11. Native Plants • Tolerate temperature range • Tolerate drought • Prevent erosion • Support natural ecosystem • Attract pollinators • Need little or no maintenance • Sustainable

  12. Native Plants Photos courtesy of Rugged Country Plants

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