Water Efficient Landscapes, Plants, & Devices
Water-efficient landscapes come in a variety of styles. If you’re looking for less maintenance, reduce turf grass and add more hardscape, such as patio areas.
If you require functional play area, consider a drought tolerant groundcover such
as Phyla Nodiflora (also known as Lippia) or artificial turf.
Find a landscape contractor!
This site allows you to search for contractors in your area according to your specific landscaping needs.
Water Efficient Landscape Showcase
Do you have a water-efficient landscape? If so, we'd love to see it - and showcase it on this site. Please email us (CommInvolve@emwd.org) with your name, address, digital photos and what you like about your landscape
See how others have re-landscaped for water efficiency...
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Water Efficient Landscapes
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Drought tolerant plants and decomposed granite |
Drought tolerant plants and rock mulch |
Drought tolerant plants, rock mulch and limited turf grass |
Hardscape used to reduce turf grass area |
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Colorful medians |
Drought tolerant streetscapes |
Artificial Turf |
Drought tolerant can be lush and colorful! |
Water efficient plants
Water-efficient plants require less water while still providing beautiful colors for your garden.
Here are some varieties…
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Yarrow |
Agave |
Blue Hibiscus |
Copper Canyon Daisy |
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Island Bush Snapdragon |
Lilac |
Rockrose |
Rosemary |
Water Efficient Devices
There are many techniques and devices that will help prevent runoff by using water more efficiently. Wood and rock mulches keep moisture in the soil and reduce evaporation. Bubblers, drip systems and rotator sprinkler nozzles apply water in a more targeted manner, reducing overspray and runoff.
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Drip system with ground bark mulch |
Bark chip and rock mulch |
Rotator nozzle sprinkler head |
Smart controller device |
