Water-Use It Wisely

Hummingbird & Butterfly Gardens 🐦 Create a welcoming, water-wise garden for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. This upcoming class will share tips for choosing plants and creating a landscape that provides food, shelter, and beauty. 📅 October 29 | 6:30–8:00 p.m. 📍 Gilbert 👉 Register here: buff.ly/zou6aw4 #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Water With the Weather! ☀️ Match your landscape watering to the weather. Cut back when rain rolls in and increase watering during hot, dry periods to give your plants what they need without wasting water. Work with the weather. buff.ly/bvKHjMN #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Two Years, Two Wins! 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Water – Use It Wisely has been named Green Living Magazine’s Best Community Awareness Campaign in its 2026 Best of Arizona Awards for the second year in a row! From our updated Landscape Watering by the Numbers guide to free AZ Water-Wise Kits, wildflower seed giveaways, and creative campaigns featuring Arizona’s youngest water-saving champions, we’re always finding new ways to make water conservation practical, engaging, and fun. buff.ly/whgsxLo #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #BestOfArizona

Fun with Succulents 🌵 Succulents are beautiful, low-maintenance, and perfect for water-wise landscapes. Join this upcoming class to learn more about choosing, planting, and caring for these desert-friendly favorites. 📅 October 27 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. 📍 Peoria 👉 Register here: buff.ly/Dfk4KjQ #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Gourd Luck! Pick the Plant Imposter 🎃 Fall is gourd-geous in Arizona! We’ve got three native squash and gourd varieties and one imposter hiding in the patch. Native plants are adapted to our desert climate, making them a smart choice for water-efficient landscapes while supporting local wildlife. Can you squash the competition and spot the odd one out? Drop your guess in the comments, and no peeking at the answer! #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #ArizonaNativePlants #OddOneOut

Give Water Room to Flow 💧 Little Green Valley Fen is a rare wet meadow in northern Arizona, and ecosystems like this play an important role in the health of the Colorado River Watershed, which supplies drinking water to nearly 40 million people. By reconnecting the floodplain, restoration crews are helping water spread across the landscape, soak into the ground, and recharge groundwater. These efforts support wildlife, restore streams, and build more resilient watersheds across the West. 📹 : buff.ly/hYnyINZ #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #ColoradoRiver

Good Timing Grows Great Gardens! 🌱 Planting in the spring and fall, when temperatures are milder, can help lower your landscape’s watering needs. It’s a simple way to give your plants a head start while using less water. Plant with the weather, not against it. buff.ly/bvKHjMN #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

120 Gallons. One Big Display. 💧 What does 120 gallons of water look like? The Water – Use It Wisely Water Tower brings that number to life with 120 one-gallon jugs stacked into a 16-foot-tall traveling display that visits communities across Arizona. More than half of that water goes toward outdoor uses like landscaping, pools, and leaks. See how the Water Tower is helping Arizonans understand their daily water use and discover simple ways to save at buff.ly/jYPx9oo #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

50 Years. 5 Days. One Extraordinary Plant Sale. 🌵 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Desert Botanical Garden Plant Sale with five days of fall shopping! Find an exceptional selection of native plants, cactus, agaves, succulents, trees, shrubs, herbs, vegetables, and seasonal décor, all selected with Arizona’s fall planting season in mind. Meet Garden experts, get landscape advice, and find everything you need to refresh your landscape. 📅 Oct. 22 | Member VIP Shopping Experience & Member Day | 7 a.m.–6 p.m. 📅 Oct. 23–26 | General Public | 7 a.m.–6 p.m. 🎟️ Free – no tickets or reservations required 👉 Get the plant sale guide before you shop! buff.ly/xD2Pnfn 📷️ : instagram.com/dbgphx #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

A Win for Water Conservation 💧 Sustainability takes a community, and we’re proud to see Water – Use It Wisely recognized once again in Green Living magazine’s Best of Arizona Awards in the Public Awareness Campaign category! From the free AZ Water-Wise Kit to our Wayne Drop sticker contest and updated Landscape Watering by the Numbers guide, we’re finding new ways to make water conservation approachable, practical, and even fun. buff.ly/Xc74Qvi #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #BestOfArizona

More Than Monarchs 🦋 Discover the fascinating world of butterflies and other pollinators in this upcoming class. Learn how to create a welcoming, water-wise landscape that supports these important garden visitors. 📅 October 17 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. 📍 Glendale 👉 Register here: buff.ly/eA74R4m #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Fall Color That Saves Water 🌼 Looking to add a pop of color to your desert landscape this fall? Turpentine bush brings bright yellow blooms from late summer through fall, attracting bees and butterflies while thriving with little water once established. This low-maintenance desert shrub loves full sun, well-drained soil, and a little room to spread. Leave its seedheads after flowering to give seed-eating birds a seasonal treat! Learn more about this water-wise plant of the month at buff.ly/bMPYYQJ #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Tissue? Toss It! 🗑️ Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water with every toss. It’s a small switch that can make a big difference over time. Keep tissues in the trash and water in the pipes. buff.ly/bvKHjMN #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Tissue? Toss It! 🗑️ Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water with every toss. It’s a small switch that can make a big difference over time. Keep tissues in the trash and water in the pipes. buff.ly/bvKHjMN #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Get to the Root of Better Watering 🌱 How do you know how long to water your shrubs, groundcovers, and vines? It starts with understanding your plants’ water needs and how much your drip irrigation system delivers. Our 4-step guide helps you determine how much water your plants need, measure your emitter output, calculate the right run time, and adjust watering frequency with the seasons. Get the guide at buff.ly/qypAxKb #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

A Lake Worth the Look 👀 Known for its striking granite boulders and beautiful desert scenery, Watson Lake is a must-see destination in Prescott. Take in the views, explore the trails, and enjoy a little time surrounded by Arizona’s natural beauty. 📍 Prescott, Arizona 📷️ : buff.ly/C7Vk6im #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Chill Your Water, Not Your Conservation! ❄️ Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap while you wait for it to get cold. It’s an easy way to save water with every glass. Make it a habit and chill smarter, not longer. buff.ly/bvKHjMN #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Who Says Desert Gardens Have to Be Thirsty? 🌵 You don’t need a lot of water to grow a thriving garden in the desert. From choosing native plants to using drip irrigation, mulch, and harvesting rainwater, a few smart strategies can help your garden flourish while using less water. Ready to grow more with less? Check out these four water-wise tips and find inspiration for your own desert garden. buff.ly/4El73I3 #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #DesertGardening

Rain Garden Care 🌧️ Learn how to care for a rain garden and make the most of rainfall in your landscape. This upcoming class will cover practical tips to keep your rain garden healthy, beautiful, and water-wise. 📅 October 7 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. 📍 Phoenix 👉 Register here: buff.ly/YDvYm4M #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

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