Creating water-efficient landscapes
In our semi-arid climate, rainwater is a valuable resource that will only become more valuable as climate change continues. Many existing landscape designs don’t consider this, and focus on removing rainwater, pushing it off the property. Ironically, they usually add large quantities of water back into the landscape through irrigation.
We use passive rainwater harvesting techniques to keep water on the land where it falls. This water is stored in the landscape, reducing the need for supplemental irrigation and increasing the wildfire and climate resilience of our landscapes.
By shaping the ground and planting intelligently, we can slow the movement of water, spread it across the landscape, and give it time to soak into the soil. Swales, berms, and shallow basins collect water and allow it to percolate into the ground. Rain gardens support pollinators and provide visual appeal.
- Reduce water use
- Increase water infiltration
- Recharge groundwater
- Reduce stormwater runoff
- Improve soil and plant health
- Reduce soil nutrient loss
- Reduce water pollution
- Increase climate and wildfire resilience of our landscapes
