Landscapers and Garden Professionals With hot, dry weather continuing in our area, our water supplies are at risk due to shortages and drought conditions. We need everyone in our community to help conserve water for the places where we need it most—including firefighting, hospitals, and public health. You can be a model for the community by creating a beautiful landscape that also saves this precious resource outdoors. Here are a few water-efficient landscaping tips. PICK A PECK OF PLANTS Choose drought-tolerant and native plant varieties that reguire little watering aside from normal rainfall. Plant turfgrass only where it will be used for play or other purposes. GET IN THE ZONE Group plants in hydrozones based on their watering needs so you don't waste water on plants that don't need it. HAVE IT MADE IN THE SHADE Plant trees and use mulch and microirrigation around them to get and keep moisture at the roots while reducing heat in the yard. LOOK FOR THE LABEL Install WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers, sensors, and sprinkler bodies that use less water and keep your lawn healthy. GO WITH A PRO Choose a professional certified by a WaterSense labeled program to design the irrigation system with smart technigues and products. www.epa.gov/watersense/drought-watersense EPA 832-F-21-027d July 2021 ------- |