Landscaping & Water Efficiency

Did you know that nearly 7 billion gallons of water a day is devoted to outdoor water use in the United States? That is more  than most American homes use for showering and washing clothes combined.

By following some simple steps, you can have a water-smart landscape that’s beautiful, healthy, and easy to maintain:

• Design a water-smart landscape that is both beautiful and efficient to give your home the curb appeal you desire.
• Timing is everything! Knowing when and how much to water allows you to keep a healthy landscape.
• Upgrade to a WaterSense labeled controller if you have an in-ground irrigation system
•  Get a quote to have a professional irrigation service install, maintain, repair or audit your irrigation system to ensure it is watering at peak efficiency. You could even consider installing fake grass to eliminate watering altogether and have a green lawn year round!
• Visit WaterSense’s Landscape Photo Gallery for stunning real world examples of water-smart landscapes in your region.

Cape Cod’s landscaping and irrigation service providers, nurseries and garden centers can offer additional guidance that’s best for your home.

Learn more about water-smart landscaping and water-saving technologies from this brochure developed by The EPA’s Watersense Program.

Water Efficient Landscaping

** Source: EPA WaterSense Program