Waterwise landscaping is an effective way to create a beautiful outdoor space while being mindful of Colorado’s climate. Making smart choices in your yard supports sustainability, saves water, and helps your landscape thrive year-round. Here are a few ways to get started: | | |
Choose Colorado-native plants like Rocky Mountain penstemon, rabbitbrush, or blue grama grass. They’re naturally drought-tolerant and thrive in our climate. | Create “hydrozones” by planting species with similar watering requirements together. This reduces waste and simplifies irrigation. | | |
Lawns require significant watering, so consider replacing high-maintenance turf with gravel pathways, mulch beds, or groundcovers like creeping thyme. | Early watering reduces evaporation and gives plants a better chance to absorb moisture before the heat of the day sets in. | | |
Drip systems deliver water directly to plant roots where it’s needed most, making them much more efficient than sprinklers. | Mulch to Lock in Moisture A few inches of organic mulch keeps the soil cool, reduces evaporation, and limits weed growth. | | |
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