Plants don’t waste water, people do.

The largest use of potable water in Arizona cities is water on the landscape. As much as 70% of residential water use is outdoors, and millions of gallons are used annually to irrigate non-residential landscapes such as parks, golf courses, sports fields and resorts. Water use in all landscapes can be significantly reduced by using efficient and regionally-appropriate designs, plant selection, and irrigation practices. Whether you live or work in the deserts, plateaus, or mountains of Arizona, the following resources will be useful in planning, installing and maintaining beautiful, water-efficient landscapes:

• Training and Certification
• Plant Lists and Landscaping
• Irrigation and Water Harvesting
• Programs, Resources and Organizations

Regulations on landscapes vary depending on their size and location. Many cities and towns have landscape-related ordinances. Mandatory landscape conservation requirements applicable inside Arizona’s Active Management Areas (AMAs) can be found in Chapters 5 and 6 of the Third Management Plan 2000-2010 and its modifications.