What is Water-Wise Landscaping?

Water-Wise landscaping, also known as Xeriscaping, is a style of landscaping where there is little to no supplemental water from human irrigation is added to the landscape.  Although highly popular in hot, dry areas of the United States, Water-Wise landscaping is gaining popularity across the country.  By selecting the appropriate plants that are adapted to grow and thrive in the area you live in, along with the appropriate maintenance practices one can make a great impact by using less water to create a beautiful, resilient, and sustainable landscape.

Advantages of Water-Wise landscaping include:

Lowering water consumption of the average home, business or community.
Lowering the amount of inputs, such as fertilizers, and maintenance to a landscape
Increasing the biodiversity of plants in homes, business and communities