Water Wise Plants Colorado

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Water wise plants colorado. And if you live in drought stricken or prone areas it s a must. Our drought resistant plants list their water needs. We connect stakeholders that are invested in water efficiency in colorado to provide education and technology. The rocky mountain perennial plant guide 1995 aka the cna blue book by colorado nursery association available through most front range nurseries rocky mountain plant guide 1993 aka the cna red book by colorado nursery association.

To make things even easier we ve put together read more. About water wise plant breeders and artisan growers at waterwise gardening we discover propagate and grow ornamental pollinator habitat improving plants for the western garden with over 60 introductions famous nationwide. A lot of that goes to turf grass. Check out our gallery of water wise colorado springs landscapes.

By emily cross reeves from pickaxe worthy soil and persistent droughts to harsh sun and hot summers gardeners in colorado face a lot of challenges. And provide professional networking and educational. In the western united states over half of potable water is used on landscapes. Luckily you can make gardening and paying the water bill way easier simply by choosing drought tolerant water wise plants that thrive in our climate.

Xeriscape colorado is a program of colorado waterwise that promotes xeriscape as a beautiful water saving approach to landscaping in our challenging climate and with our limited water resources. Give access to regional water efficiency experts. Colorado waterwise provides resources and education to the colorado conservation community. We act as a forum to share ideas on successful programs.

You ll see how the right plants landscaping techniques and efficient watering practices can be used to create a beautiful and usable landscape. Our drought resistant perennials waterwise xeric plants are selected for their colorful flowers interesting foliage durable low care garden performance and habitat friendly nature. Attributes of good xeriscape education gardens include plant labels interpretive materials like brochures and plant lists hydrozoning ease of public access and availability of knowledgeable staff to provide interpretation. No matter where you live being water wise is the smart way to garden.

While i love a gorgeous hydrangea and roses are amazing there are plenty of flowering drought resistant plants that don t suck down our water resources. Feedback from visitors to the garden owners managers is encouraged.