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?
Watering only when grass turns a dull, grey-green color and footprints remain helps save water and money.
Installing an insulation blanket on your water heater helps it perform more efficiently.
Insulating and air sealing the walls and roof keeps heat and/or cool air inside your home.