A Homeowner's Guide to a WaterSmart Landscape

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Review of the steps to a WaterSmart Landscape Your WaterSmart landscape is a key part of our region’s water efficiency goals. By converting your yard to a WaterSmart landscape, you not only have the potential to beautify your property, save money, and reduce maintenance, but you also help protect, and even improve, the health of our natural environment. Below is a summary of the key steps involved in completing a WaterSmart landscape renovation: step 1 step 2 step 3 step 4 Assess your site. Consider your site’s desired function and existing conditions such as sun exposure, topography, and soil. Healthy soil is critical to support vigorous plants, save water and reduce maintenance. Identify your landscape goal. Decide what you want to do and how you want to do it. Create a basic plot plan. Making a plan of your existing landscape will help you visualize your future landscape. Design your WaterSmart landscape. Whether you plan to install the entire project at one time or in phases, lay out the master plan for your landscape so you can ensure that your goals will be met. Include a WaterSmart planting and irrigation design. Estimate your planned water use before you start construction and adjust if it doesn’t meet your original landscape goal. step 5 step 6 Implement your plan. When implementing your plan, get it right the first time. Consider hiring a professional if needed. www. ecolandscape.org. Care for your WaterSmart landscape. Learn the best practices for maintaining your landscape. For additional information see resources in appendix A. Remember to document your project by taking “before”, “during” and “after” photos 33
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