Waterwise Colorado landscapes with Xeriscape

If you are a Colorado gardener, you have most likely heard of the term "Xeriscape" before. For those that are unsure of what this means, Xeriscape is a method of landscaping developed by Colorado Waterwise, a division of the Colorado Water Conservation Community. The goal of Xeriscape is to educate Colorado residents on how to achieve and maintain beautiful... [Read more...]
Watering Tips for Maintaining Landscapes as Colorado Drought Worsens

It's been a tough summer so far for the state of Colorado. With the warm winter and record-low snowpack, 98 percent of Colorado has been wading through intense drought conditions, with 11 percent classified as "extreme." Inspired by a recent Vail Daily report and drought resources provided by Colorado State University, here are some tips for best watering... [Read more...]
Battling Colorado Droughts: Water Conservation & Landscaping

Even with the severe drought of 2002, conservation efforts in Colorado didn't quite catch on until the 2007 recession made reducing high water bills high on many Coloradans' priorities. As co-founder of Columbine Design Annie Huston told the Daily Camera, "After the last drought, everyone wanted to take care of things because they thought it would get worse... [Read more...]



