Landscape Water Conservation - Introduction:
An adequate supply of high quality water has become a critical issue for the future prosperity of Texas. Booming populations have increased the demand on the state'salready limited supply of high quality water.

In urban areas of Texas between 40 and 60 percent of the water supply is used for landscape and garden watering. Much of this water is used to maintain traditionally high water-demanding landscapes, or applied inefficiently. In an attempt to reduce excessive water use, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service is conducting a statewide project on landscaping techniques that conserve water and protect the environment. This comprehensive approach to landscaping for water conservation incorporates 7 basic principles:

* Planning and design
* Soil analysis
* Practical turf areas
* Appropriate plant selection
* Efficient irrigation
* Use of mulches
* Appropriate maintenance

By incorporating these principles, you can help preserve our most precious natural resource...water.
Water conserving landscapes need not consist solely of cactus and rock. They can be green, cool landscapes, full of beautiful plants, maintained using water-efficient practices. The same greenstyle landscape which we are accustomed to can be achieved and still conserve water.

This Landscape Water Conservation website is a unique educational resource for County Extension Agents, landscape maintenance professionals and homeowners alike. Please take a moment to complete the program evaluation form to assist us in determining how we can best address this important issue.