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Applying a layer of material on the soil surface to conserve soil moisture, improve soil health, reduce weed growth, and decrease water use.

Systems that reuse household wastewater for garden and landscape irrigation, reducing the demand for fresh water and promoting sustainable water management.

Collecting and storing rainwater for landscape irrigation and other uses, reducing the dependence on municipal water supplies and preserving natural water resources.

The strategic placement of trees can provide shade, reduce energy costs, absorb carbon dioxide, and improve air and soil quality.

This technique involves using materials that allow water to infiltrate the ground, reducing runoff, recharging aquifers, and filtering pollutants.

An efficient watering system that delivers water directly to plant roots, minimizing evaporation and overspray, and saving water.

The process of decomposing organic matter to produce compost, which can be used as soil amendment, improving soil structure and fertility, and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.

Using indigenous plants in gardening to minimize water use and avoid the need for fertilizers and pesticides, which can protect local ecosystems and biodiversity.

Maintaining a lawn using natural fertilizers, proper mowing techniques, and organic pest control to create a healthy ecosystem that requires less water and no synthetic chemicals.

Employing slow-release, organic, or locally-sourced fertilizers to provide nutrients to plants over time, minimizing nutrient runoff and protecting water quality.

This technique uses solar power to control weeds and pests by covering soil with a clear plastic tarp to trap solar energy, decreasing the need for chemical treatments and promoting soil health.

Slightly depressed gardens designed to absorb rainwater, filter pollutants, and support native plants, which can enhance local biodiversity and water use efficiency.

Using light-colored or reflective materials on hardscapes or roofs to reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption, which can decrease the need for air conditioning and irrigation.

Also known as green roofs, these are covered with vegetation that provides insulation, absorbs rainwater, reduces energy costs, and mitigates the urban heat island effect.

Using solar energy to power landscape lighting, reducing reliance on electricity and cutting down on energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

A horticultural technique where a mound constructed from decaying wood debris and composted organic matter enriches the soil, conserves water, and improves plant growth.

A landscaping technique that reduces the need for irrigation by using drought-resistant plants and mulching. Conservation benefits include significant water savings and reduced maintenance.

Shallow, vegetated troughs designed to slow and capture runoff, enhancing water infiltration and reducing the need for irrigation and stormwater management systems.

Landscaped areas designed to collect and treat stormwater runoff through a combination of physical, biological, and chemical processes, promoting groundwater recharge and pollution mitigation.