Basics of Xeriscape: Additional Resources

Longmont-- resources on water usage, conservation tips, irrigation cycles, voluntary watering restrictions at http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/water_waste/water_restrictions.

Lafayette -- information on indoor and outdoor water conservation, graywater, and Xeriscape at http://www.cityoflafayette.com/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=35.

Louisville -- water conservation rebates for turf type buffalo grass, soil moisture sensors, and drip irrigation systems: http://www.ci.louisville.co.us/PublicWorks/consrvprgm.htm.

Louisville -- sustainable landscaping information at http://www.ci.louisville.co.us/PublicWorks/landscapeinfo.htm.

Demonstration gardens

• Boulder – Boulder Creek Xeriscape Garden (303) 441-3416
  West of the Justice Center at 6th and Canyon
  1/4 acre, featuring 6 turf types and 75 species of plants, including herbs.
  Interpretive signs with identified plants.
  
• Longmont – Longmont Public Library (303) 651-8348
  3rd and Kimbark, south side.
  400 square feet, with 2 turf types and about 50 labeled plant species.
  
• Longmont - Quail Campus Xeriscape Garden
  At new Recreation Center at 310 Quail Rd. ; 5000 sq. ft. with four types of low-water grasses and 42 different varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs

Posted April 2006