XERISCAPE LANDSCAPING[OUTDOOR TIPS] 

#62 Use porous material for walkways and patios to prevent wasteful runoff and keep water in your yard.
#63 Group plants with the same watering needs together to avoid overwatering some while underwatering           others.
#64 Choose the right Arizona-friendly plants and watch them thrive in our desert environment.
#65 Reduce the amount of lawn in your yard by planting shrubs and ground covers appropriate to your site and     region.
#66 Plant species native to your region.
#67 Plant in the spring and fall, when the watering requirements are lower.
#68 When sprucing up your front or backyard, consider xeriscaping. This landscape method uses low-water-use     plants to limit your water use.
#69 Consider attending a landscape class hosted by a water provider. Most workshops occur in the spring and     fall.
#70 Avoid planting grass in areas that are hard to water, such as steep inclines and isolated strips along       sidewalks and driveways.
#71 Leave lower branches on trees and shrubs and allow leaf litter to accumulate on the soil. This keeps the     soil cooler and reduces evaporation.
#72 Start a compost pile. Using compost in your garden or flower beds adds water-holding organic matter to       the soil.
#73 Use a layer of organic mulch on the surface of your planting beds to minimize weed growth that competes     for water.
#74 Spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants helps them retain moisture, saving water, time and         money.
#75 Use 2 to 4 inches of organic mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and save hundreds of gallons of       water a year.
#76 Visit your local xeriscape garden to view plants that thrive in our hot desert environment.
#77 Next time you add or replace a flower or shrub, choose a low-water-use plant and save up to 550 gallons     each year.
#78 Call your local conservation office for more information about xeriscaping with water-thrifty trees,         plants, and ground covers.
#79 Collect water from your roof by installing gutters and downspouts. Direct the runoff to plants and           trees.
#80 For automatic water savings, direct water from rain gutters and HVAC systems to water-loving plants in       your landscape.