Water Smart#
How to Select Water-Wise Plants for Your Landscape#
Additional Resources#
- Xeriscape Incentive Program - rebate for eligible Fort Collins Utilities water customers for installing qualifying xeriscape designs. Additional information and a comprehensive plant list also available
- Garden in a Box - do-it-yourself kits come with 15 to 30 starter plants
- Xeriscape Plant List - Native plants that do well in Northern Colorado
- Colorado State Extension - search the site to find research-based publications relevant to Colorado
- Colorado Native Plant Society
- PlantSelect - browse plants recommended for our climate and download design ideas
- Colorado Master Gardener Program - find answers to your home gardening questions plus more information
Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens:
- Gardens on Spring Creek (Fort Collins) (Plant sale TBA)
- Fort Collins City Hall - Garden Party (Date TBA)
- CSU Perennial Trial Garden (Fort Collins)
- High Plains Environment Center (Loveland)
- Treasure Island Garden (Windsor)
- Northern Water Conservation Gardens (Berthoud)
Did You Know?
Ensuring heating vents aren't blocked by furniture, carpet, drapes can help your heating system perform better.
Mowing bluegrass 2.5"-3" tall will promote deeper rooting and shade the plant's root zone. Never cut more than 1/3 of the leaf blade.
Using power strips to turn off selected appliances when not in use helps reduce energy use.