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Current (and timely!) Documents and Publications


Buenas razones para eliminar el cesped
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¿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
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Questions to ask a potential contractor for landscape maintenance.   [download pdf]



Contracts and Maintenance Considerations to Lower Your Landscape Water Costs
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Considerations for contracts and maintenance that will save money and water.   [download pdf]



Contracts: Sample Landscape Contract
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How to construct a contract for Landscape Professionals. Great information for homeowners and landscape professionals.   [download pdf]



Guia para el cuidado del jardin desertico
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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
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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
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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
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Form to download.   [download pdf]



Irrigation: Managing Your Landscape During a Drought
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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!!
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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
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Proper maintenance is easy when you have a guide.   [download pdf]



Keep Your Community Turf Areas in Top Shape
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The argument for more trees. A tree's value, variety and care tell the story.

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Trees: Prune Now, Pay Later
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Considerations for when and why to prune plants.   [download pdf]



Trees: Pruning Recommendations
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Listing of when to prune certain plants.   [download pdf]



Trees: When to Hire an Arborist
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Tips and priorities for determining when to call in the professionals.   [download pdf]



Turf: Desert Lawn Care Guide
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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
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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
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A self-scoring checklist of items for Home Owner Association and Commercial landscape managers.   [download pdf]



Water Management Guide For Facility Managers
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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
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Guidance for common issues of commercial landscapes.   [download pdf]





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ARIZONA MUNICIPAL WATER USERS ASSOCIATION
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The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) is a voluntary, non-profit corporation established by municipalities in Maricopa County for the development of urban water resources policy.