Why Water Wise?

1. Approximately two-thirds of Utah's municipal water is used in outdoor irrigation, mostly lawns. Visit Utah State University's Center for Water-Efficient Landscaping to learn more.
2. Water wise garden and lawn practices are a great way to reduce water. Visit Central Utah Conservancy District to see a variety of classes and events. 
3. The Utah Division of Water Resources publishes a weekly lawn watering guide. This resource can help residents to meet watering needs and avoid overwatering.
4. To learn more about drought conditions in Utah - historical, current, and predicted - visit the National Integrated Drought Information System website.

This features Water Wise plants in UVU Herbarium Curator Erin Riggs' "Utah Cottage Garden" and Water Wise landscaping featured by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District.

The video also covers other Water Wise Gardening tips such as:

• Reducing lawn area and increasing Water Wise planting area
• Using mulch to improve moisture retention
• Using drip irrigation to more efficiently deliver water to plants

To see more examples of Water Wise Gardening check out USU's list of demonstration gardens in Utah and this video walk through of the Conservation Garden Park in West Jordan.

USU also maintains a list of Water Wise plants suited to Utah landscapes.