What is a Water Conservation Landscape Plan?
The objective of the water-conserving landscape is to provide landscaping which is attractive, yet reduces the consumption of water as compared to traditional plantings. This is achieved by a combination of landscape techniques and features such as appropriate native or drought-resistant plants, non-living ground cover. ( such as bark, pebbles, or other mulches a low percentage of lawn coverage, and irrigation systems on automatic timing devices programmed in accordance with season changes, soil types and water needs of plants to be irrigated. Two important aspects of a water conserving landscape; placement or grouping of plants, and appropriate location with respect to slope and sun exposure. Plants should be located in groups with similar watering needs and in the appropriate “micro-climate’ within the site. Plants must be grouped according to the amount of water they need, with irrigation systems programmed in separate circuits that meet those needs, to assure actual water saving. W
