Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert
Low water use landscapes are often portrayed as sparse, colorless, and inhospitable. Landscape Plants dispels these myths by showcasing the beauty and practicality of more than 200 low-water-use plants. The booklet is designed to assist the general public in selecting plants to create an attractive and colorful, as well as water-efficient, landscape. The featured plants are drought hardy, tolerant of heat and cold, and adapted to the local soil conditions. The plants are conveniently grouped by category, with details about each plant arranged in easy-to-reference charts, and beautifully illustrated with a color photograph. Information is provided on sun and water requirements, mature size, type and color of foliage and flowers, as well as general comments pertaining to issues such as thorns, allergens, and compatibility with wildlife.
Xeriscape: Landscaping With Style in the Arizona Desert
Water conservation is an integral part of our desert lifestyle, and Xeriscape is a natural choice for the design of outdoor living spaces. This comprehensive, full-color guide provides step-by-step information on how to create and maintain a beautiful, healthy, water-efficient landscape in the Arizona desert.
If you are planning a new landscape, modifying or maintaining an established landscape, or thinking of converting a water-intensive landscape to xeriscape, this guide will be an invaluable resource. It is filled with photos of local landscapes, drip irrigation information, watering schedules, sample landscape designs and a cost estimate worksheet. These ideas and instructions will help you get a jump-start on designing the landscape of your dreams.
Landscape Watering by the Numbers
This brochure takes you step-by-step to determine how much, how long, and how often to water your landscape plants to keep them healthy and beautiful. You will learn how many gallons of water your plants need, and where you should apply the water. Irrigating your grass will no longer be a mystery as you determine how efficient your irrigation system is and how long you will need to water. A handy maintenance checklist will ensure your irrigation system is in top shape. A calendar lets you know how to adjust your irrigation throughout the seasons to keep your landscape plants looking their best. Not only will your landscape look great, you will be saving water and money on your utility bill.
An on-line version of this brochure is available at www.wateruseitwisely.com/waterguide. This on-line guide will automatically create a custom irrigation schedule for you with a few clicks of the mouse.
To receive a free copy of any of these publications, contact your local water conservation office or visit www.amwua.org.