Xeriscape and Soil Amendment Improvements#
The Utilities Water Conservation team is exploring ways to advance xeriscape and soil amendment best practices that reduce outdoor water use in new development and redevelopment. Proposed standards could be included in city codes and future policy updates. Visit the project's Our City page to learn more and engage.
Did You Know?
Planting trees on east, southeast, southwest and west exposures reduce solar heat gain and reduce glare through windows.
It only takes 12 inches of flowing water to carry off small vehicles. Don’t drive through flood water.
Closing crawl space vents and covering the crawl space floor with at least 6 millimeters of plastic can reduce soil moisture.