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Xeriscaping or Water-Wise landscaping is a method, not a style, of landscaping. Any landscape that uses water conservatively, without wasting it, could be considered Water-Wise. Water conservation in the landscape can easily be achieved by keeping the following the principles in mind when designing and caring for your landscape.

1. Planning and Design
Designing a Low Water Use Landscape

2. Soil Analysis
USU Soil Testing Lab

3. Plant Selection
Water-Wise Plants for Utah Landscapes

4. Practical Turf Areas & Alternatives
Water-Wise Landscaping: Practical Trufgrass Areas

5. Efficient Irrigation
Center for Water-Efficient Landscaping
Weekly Lawn Watering Guide
Efficient Irrigation of Trees and Shrubs
Irrigation System Maintenance

6. Use of Mulch
Water-Wise Landscaping: Mulch

7. Appropriate Maintenance
Water-Wise Landscaping: Plant Maintenance