Save Water…And Beautify Your Garden
Outdoor sprinklers can account for 40 percent of household water use during the summer.
With some simple and easy garden planning, known as Xeriscape landscaping, you may be able to reduce your landscape water use by 50 to 60 percent.
From the Greek word “xeros,” which means “dry,” xeriscape gardens require less water than traditional gardens.
By selecting drought-tolerant plants and using water-wise gardening techniques, you can:
- Reduce your outdoor water use
- Create a colorful, natural garden
- Spend less time on garden maintenance
- Save water and lower your water bill
Here are some natives and adaptive plants that work well in Boise.
Low-Water Demonstration Garden
United Water Idaho has installed a Low-Water Demonstration Garden at our Victory Road office. We removed a section of water-intensive lawn and replaced it with low water Xeriscape landscaping. You’ll see that with proper planning, native plants can make your yard beautiful and save water and money.
You’re invited to visit our demonstration garden by stopping by our offices at 8248 West Victory Road.
Find out more about our water-conserving Xeriscaping program.
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Click here to view the design plan of the xeriscape garden at our offices.