Thank you for visiting Glendale Water & Power's Water Wise Gardening website. This site helps Glendale residents create a low-water use landscape for their homes. Click through the pictures, get inspired to recreate your landscape to save water. Take a Garden Tour or look at the Garden Gallery for ideas on how to incorporate a variety of low-water-use plants. Click "Add" to save a favorite plant or garden to your list. And be sure to check out the Resources for information to help you design and maintain your garden.

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While some homeowners believe they can save money by avoiding landscape design work, professional design can be reasonable and help homeowners avoid typical pitfalls and mistakes.

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Nice flowers
California Native Plant

Sustainable Gardening Tips

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.

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Dry Creek

Water Saving Tips

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.