Is your landscape ready to beat the heat?
Sure, the summer may not be prime planting season, but it's a good time to tackle important gardening projects. Our conservationists offer up their favorites – from planting heat-resistant (and fragrant) herbs to adding mulch to your landscape to keep the soil moist during a heat wave. Peruse these past WaterSaver Newsletter issues and allow them to inspire the creative and water-wise gardener in you.
Getting Ready for Summer
Spring your garden into summer – exchange cold weather annual for warm season ones.
Don't Get Soaked – Get Drip Instead
Get to know the difference between soaker hoses and drip irrigation.
Mmm, Mulch
Make the most of this marvelous multi-tasker.
Beat the Heat: Plant Herbs
When it comes to extreme heat, herbs are the heroes of the landscape.
Space-Challenged Landscape? Contain Yourself.
Size doesn't matter. Really.
How's Your Garden's Future? Make it Rosy!
More than just romantic, roses are resilient.
Fun with Flagstone: Give Your Landscape Direction
Step-by-step instructions for creating your own off-the-beaten path.
Adding Hardscape to Your Landscape
Non-living elements that add interest, but reduce water use.
Backflow Prevention 101
Keeping toilet water in the bowl, and other important notes on backflow.
SAWS Makes House Calls!
We're not MDs, but we can help diagnose water-wasting problems.
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