Current (and timely!) Documents and Publications
Buenas razones para eliminar el cesped [More information] ¿Le gustaría ver recibos de agua más bajos y tener menos trabajo en el jardín de su casa? [download pdf]
Contractors: Recommended Questions When Choosing a Lawn Care Landscaper [More information] Questions to ask a potential contractor for landscape maintenance. [download pdf]
Contracts and Maintenance Considerations to Lower Your Landscape Water Costs [More information] Considerations for contracts and maintenance that will save money and water. [download pdf]
Contracts: Sample Landscape Contract [More information] How to construct a contract for Landscape Professionals. Great information for homeowners and landscape professionals. [download pdf]
Guia para el cuidado del jardin desertico [More information] Siga estos simples consejos ofrecidos en esta guia para ayudarle a mantener un jardin saludable, bonito y eficiente en el consumo de agua. [download pdf]
Guide to Arizona Shade Trees [More information] A number of trees thrive in the low-desert while providing shade, wildlife habitat and beauty. The Arizona Community Tree Council, Desert Botanical Ga [download pdf]
Horticultural Professionals Definitions [More information] What's the difference between a Landscape Architect and a Landscape Designer. This and many other titles are reviewed so you get the most bang (and ex [download pdf]
Irrigation Schedule Report Form [More information] Form to download. [download pdf]
Irrigation: Managing Your Landscape During a Drought [More information] The questions and answers included in this pdf can help multi-family communities make responsible choices about landscaping in this time of drought. [download pdf]
Irrigation: Rainwater Harvesting Saves Water and Money!! [More information] Harvest water? Is that possible? Yes, it's true. There are many things you can do to actively or passively keep water on your property (as opposed to [download pdf]
Irrigation: Tune Up Your Community's Irrigation System [More information] Proper maintenance is easy when you have a guide. [download pdf]
Keep Your Community Turf Areas in Top Shape [More information] If you're going to spend water on having grass, use this guide to make it look it's best while keeping the water use as low as possible. [download pdf]
Landscape Preferences: ASU Study [More information] What do the landscape practices and preferences of 1800 residential homeowners mean? Follow the results of ASU's survey to learn more. [download pdf]
Plants for Poolsides [More information] Your pool will be even more inviting when you surround it with colorful desert plants. But special considerations should be taken when selecting plant [download pdf]
Rabbit Resistant Plants [More information] OK, so nothing is really going to stop those rabbits if they are hungry enough. But try these plants if you're looking for their least favorite meal. [download pdf]
Trees in the Landscape
[More information] The argument for more trees. A tree's value, variety and care tell the story.
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Trees: Prune Now, Pay Later [More information] Considerations for when and why to prune plants. [download pdf]
Trees: Pruning Recommendations [More information] Listing of when to prune certain plants. [download pdf]
Trees: When to Hire an Arborist [More information] Tips and priorities for determining when to call in the professionals. [download pdf]
Turf: Desert Lawn Care Guide [More information] Follow the easy, practical advice offered in this guide to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful, and water-efficient lawn. [download pdf]
Turf: Good Reasons to Take Out Your Grass [More information] How much water can you save when you switch from grass to low water use landscaping?
Answer: 50%
Removing turf also means you'll spend [download pdf]
Water Conservation Practices Checklist [More information] A self-scoring checklist of items for Home Owner Association and Commercial landscape managers. [download pdf]
Water Management Guide For Facility Managers [More information] The Facility Manager's Guide to Water Management encourages water conservation in the workplace by providing businesses and industrial water users wit [download pdf]
Water Management Ideas for Commercial Properties and Homeowner's Associations [More information] Guidance for common issues of commercial landscapes. [download pdf]
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