06/14/2026
💧 Saving Water Starts with Smart Landscaping 🌱
After nearly 40 years in business, we've seen our share of dry years. In fact, nearly half of those years have been drought years. But this year, more than any other, water conservation seems to be on everyone's mind.
The good news is that reducing water use doesn't mean settling for a bare or unattractive landscape. In many cases, thoughtful plant selection and placement can significantly reduce water consumption while improving the appearance of your yard.
Ways to reduce water use in your landscape:
• Plant the right plant in the right place. Plants growing in conditions they prefer need less supplemental water and are better able to handle periods of drought.
• Pay attention to sun exposure. Utah's high elevation brings intense sunlight and low humidity. Plants placed where they receive the appropriate amount of sun stay healthier and require less water.
• Use mulch around trees, shrubs, and flower beds. Mulch reduces evaporation, keeps soil temperatures more consistent, and helps moisture stay where plants can use it.
• Group plants with similar water needs together. This allows irrigation to be applied more efficiently and prevents unnecessary watering.
• Plant shade trees strategically. Shade can lower soil temperatures and reduce water loss from both soil and surrounding plants.
• Consider converting some lawn areas to mulched planting beds with trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials.
• Focus on long-term plant health. Healthy plants are naturally more drought tolerant and less dependent on frequent irrigation.
Water conservation starts long before you turn on the sprinkler. Every landscaping decision—from plant selection to mulch depth to sun exposure—affects how much water your landscape will need for years to come.
The most effective way to save water is to create a landscape where plants can thrive with less of it.
