Colorado waterwise provides resources and education to the colorado conservation community.
Water wise plants colorado.
Check out our gallery of water wise colorado springs landscapes.
Feedback from visitors to the garden owners managers is encouraged.
You ll see how the right plants landscaping techniques and efficient watering practices can be used to create a beautiful and usable landscape.
The rocky mountain perennial plant guide 1995 aka the cna blue book by colorado nursery association available through most front range nurseries rocky mountain plant guide 1993 aka the cna red book by colorado nursery association.
Regional water wise plant list 2016 aurora water and colorado springs utilities.
In the western united states over half of potable water is used on landscapes.
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Most importantly you ll be inspired by the beauty of these real life projects.
Xeriscape colorado is a program of colorado waterwise that promotes xeriscape as a beautiful water saving approach to landscaping in our challenging climate and with our limited water resources.
And if you live in drought stricken or prone areas it s a must.
Provide technical analysis tools.
About water wise plant breeders and artisan growers at waterwise gardening we discover propagate and grow ornamental pollinator habitat improving plants for the western garden with over 60 introductions famous nationwide.
Attributes of good xeriscape education gardens include plant labels interpretive materials like brochures and plant lists hydrozoning ease of public access and availability of knowledgeable staff to provide interpretation.
And provide professional networking and educational.
Our drought resistant perennials waterwise xeric plants are selected for their colorful flowers interesting foliage durable low care garden performance and habitat friendly nature.
No matter where you live being water wise is the smart way to garden.
Our drought resistant plants list their water needs.
Luckily you can make gardening and paying the water bill way easier simply by choosing drought tolerant water wise plants that thrive in our climate.
Give access to regional water efficiency experts.
Sort by our filters at left to match the amount of annual rainfall typical to your region.
A lot of that goes to turf grass.
By emily cross reeves from pickaxe worthy soil and persistent droughts to harsh sun and hot summers gardeners in colorado face a lot of challenges.