Fun facts that opened our eyes to the necessity for a more responsible landscape…….

1. Nearly 60% of drinking water supplied to cities in the Rocky Mountain region is used for landscape irrigation. (Jim Knopf, Xeriscape Flower Gardener)

2. An estimated 50% of water used for irrigation is wasted due to evaporation or run off caused by inefficient irrigation methods and systems. (EPA)

3. Well done xeriscape design can reduce the necessity for irrigation by more than 50% . (Jim Knopf, Xeriscape Flower Gardener)