Phoenix launches a Citywide food drive to assist residents experiencing food insecurity during the holidays.
Outdoor Conservation Resources
Did you know that on average, up to 70% of the water that we use at home is actually outdoors? The potential to save water can be just as big! Learn how to save money, water, and time by irrigating efficiently, and more!
Desert Planting and Smart Watering
When you give your plants exactly the amount of water they need, when they need it, you save money, prevent a headache, and maintain healthy and beautiful plants.
And let's face it - our soils are hard and rainfall is infrequent. We live in a desert. Fortunately, desert-friendly plants can provide all shapes and sizes and colors that can be used to create a beautiful landscape. Go a step further than watering with the weather and plant low-water-use and desert-friendly plants that require less care, less water, and are adapted to our soil and weather conditions.
Check out the links below to learn more about desert planting and watering wisely!
A Quick Guide to Water Savings
- Water your plants between sundown and sunrise to reduce water lost to evaporation.
- Water small plants (like groundcovers) to a depth of 1 foot, medium plants (like shrubs) to a depth of 2 feet, and large plants (like trees) to a depth of 3 feet.
- Water away from the trunk of a tree - at the drip line of your trees.
- Water by the weather by changing how frequently you water based on the time of the year.
Landscaping Assistance and Plant Selection
Looking for new desert plants for your landscape? Find a nursery or garden center through the Arizona Nursery Association Directory.
You can also get help from local, certified experts! Find a Smartscape Certified Landscape Professional here.
Pools
30% of single family homes in Phoenix have pools. It's important to take care of your pool with proper maintenance to make sure it is safe for use and not a leaky drain on your budget. Sometimes in the course of maintenance, you may have to backwash or drain your pool water, which contains harmful potential pollutants, such as chlorine, salt, and potentially mosquito larvae. Be sure to follow proper guidelines when draining or backwashing your pool to prevent polluting a wash or the Salt River. Learn more about pool maintenance.