Fact sheets and other resources

Fact sheets
PDF format

• Groundcovers
• Mulching planted areas
• Ornamental grasses
• Outdoor water efficiency checklist
• Proper soil preparation
• Right grass, right place
• Save water, save money
• Tree care during a drought
• Xeriscape brochure
• Xeriscape water conservation resources
• Water-wise plants
• Why is my lawn brown?

Water leaks

• WaterWiser Calculator: calculate how much water is wasted as a result of leaks (from the American Water Works Association)
• Water leak examples

Xeriscape™

• Demonstration gardens
• Xeriscape resources

Other agencies water resources

• American Water Works Association is a national leader in water education.
• Colorado Foundation for Water Education is one of the premier organizations for educating the state on water issues.
• Irrigation Association has extensive information on irrigation, including educational opportunities for industry professionals.
• Xeriscape Colorado is the affiliate program of the Colorado WaterWise Council. It offers a variety of information about landscaping and water conservation.