Water-Efficient Landscaping in the Truckee Meadows
The average home in the Truckee Meadows uses four times as much water in the summer months as in winter. Where is all that water going? On the landscape.
Whether you are installing a landscape yourself or someone is doing it for you, whether you are planning a new landscape or retrofitting an existing one, there are many things you can do to create a beautiful, water-efficient yard.
There are seven horticultural principles that are proven to enhance the water efficiency of a landscape and provide preferred environmental conditions for the plants. ciples.
- Proper planning and design
- Efficient irrigation
- Plant selection
- Soil improvement
- Mulching
- Grouping plants with similar water needs
- Maintenance
Our popular Water-Efficient Landscape Guide is a great resource for do-it-yourself-ers as well as those of you who are hiring somene to make changes to your landscapes.
TMWA cares about the trees that shade and beautify our community. We are a founding member of the Truckee Meadows Community Forestry Coalition which is dedicated to providing easy-to-follow tree care information for our region. You can learn all about tree selection, planting, pruning, watering and more at www.communityforestry.org.
