Cochise County Low-Water Landscaping
Low-water landscapes, also known as 'xeriscapes', can be used anywhere – from small residential yards to large commercial sites. They can also be the most water wasting if not properly designed or maintained.
Selecting Plants for Your Landscape
Whether you are beginning a new landscape or renovating an existing one, planning ahead can prevent many problems. The majority of maintenance requirements and plant problems result from either selecting the wrong kind of plant for a location or planting an inferior specimen of the selected plant type.
Landscape 5 Designs Brochure
Successful Xeriscapes start with good planning and design. This brochure will help homeowners and landscapers design landscapes that are attractive, low water and low maintenance.
Recommended Plants for Sierra Vista
This low water landscaping plant list contains native and desert adapted plants that are, with a few exceptions, hardy to at least 15 degrees F.
RainScapes
RainScapes are the ultimate in water efficient landscaping. In a RainScape, all outdoor plant water needs are met by harvesting rainwater (and gray water if possible) while preserving tap water for indoor and drinking water needs.
Watering your plants
Efficient outdoor watering is one of the most effective ways to conserve water. Discover how simple drip irrigation setups and tailored watering schedules can keep your landscape thriving while significantly reducing your overall water use.
Rebecca Serratos, University of Arizona
Creating a raised garden bed using straw bales
By transforming compressed agricultural bales into rich, self-contained growing environments, this method creates elevated beds that eliminate the need for heavy digging or getting down on the ground to tend plants.