WaterWise Landscape Toolbox

Overview September 26, 2018

Water Wise Landscape Resources

Water-efficient landscapes come in a variety of styles. If you’re looking to save water and have less maintenance, reduce turf grass and add more hardscape, such as patio areas. If you require functional play area, consider a more drought tolerant variety of grass such as St. Augustine or Hybrid Bermuda, or a groundcover such as Phyla Nodiflora (also known as Lippia), or artificial turf.

Here are some resources to help you plan or maintain your water-efficient landscape!

NEW!!! Inland Empire Landscape Guidebook

Water Saving, Garden Friendly Plants for the Inland Empire
Sample Landscape Irrigation Schedule
Water Use Efficiency Guidelines for New Development
- Landscape Water Budget Spreadsheet
Water Use Classification of Landscape Species
WaterWise Tips
Find a landscape contractor! This site allows you to search for contractors in your area according to your specific landscaping needs.

Water Efficient Landscape Ideas


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

Colorful medians	Drought tolerant streetscapes	Artificial Turf	Drought tolerant can be lush and colorful!

For more ideas, please visit our WaterWise Landscape Showcase!

Water Efficient Plants

Water-efficient plants require less water while still providing beautiful colors for your garden. Here are some varieties…


Yarrow	Agave	Blue Hibiscus	Copper Canyon Daisy

Island Bush Snapdragon	Lilac	Rockrose	Rosemary

For more ideas, please visit www.waterwisegardenfriendly.com.

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.