Xeriscaping: Planning and Executing a Waterwise Landscape
Washington State University Extension
A clear, concise walkthrough of the seven principles of xeriscaping, from planning hydrozones to choosing drought-tolerant plants and refining irrigation. A quick, practical starting point for a lasting waterwise yard.
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