5 Quick Water Saving Tips:

1. Plant placement is important. Remember to put the right plant in the right place.
2. Consider water consumption when selecting plants, some plants use more water than others. Consult a gardening book or local nursery before you plant.
3. Use mulches such as bark compost to help planting beds retain moisture.
4. Aerate to reduce dead leaf buildup in the Spring or Fall to prevent it from restricting penetration of water, air, and nutrients into the ground.
5. Consider alternate landscaping practices, like Xeriscape, in your lawn choices. Reduce turf area or use ground covers and mulches instead of turf.

Water Stewardship Landscaping and Gardening

Landscaping and gardening don’t always have to use large amounts of water. The Water Stewardship Program encourages alternative to conventional landscaping and gardening through water wise practices. These methods can be both water efficient and equally appealing.

The Green Zone is a great area to explore for great tips and ideas on how you can landscape and garden using water wise methods. Check out our Waterwise Video, produced by the City of Spokane Water Stewardship Program and City Cable 5, with the Spokane County-WSUCooperative Extension, to learn about water wise gardening and landscaping.

For more information on the Water Stewardship Program:

Our Water. Our Future. Our Priority.

Send us an email with your questions or comments at:
waterstewardship@spokanecity.org

We can also be reached by telephone at:
509-625-6279