AWE Resource Library

Landscape, Irrigation, and Outdoor Water Use

Outdoor water use is often the largest single end use of water within a water utility's service area. The Resource Library pages listed below offer information on landscape water use, landscape design, plants, irrigation and irrigation systems, and conservation savings as well as links to the latest research and information about this important area of water use.

LANDSCAPE

IRRIGATION

General Information

Landscape and Irrigation Introduction

Evapotranspiration and Net Irrigation Needs

Outdoor Water Savings - AWE Phase 1 Report

Plants, Grasses, Trees, and Shrubs

Annual Plants

Grass and Turf

Mulches for the Landscape

Landscape Design

Landscape Design - Aesthetic Principles

Water Wise Landscape Design Introduction

Soil Improvement

Xeriscape

Xeriscape Water Savings

Natural Landscaping and Native Plants

Wildscape

General Information

Automatic and Manual Irrigation Introduction

Drip and Micro-Spray Irrigation Introduction

Flood Irrigation Introduction

Golf Course Water Efficiency Introduction

Irrigation Scheduling Introduction

Irrigation Systems, Equipment, and Design

Irrigation Equipment Introduction

Irrigation Controller Introduction

Irrigation System Design and Installation

Irrigation Sprinkler Heads

Irrigation System Maintenance

Irrigation System Valves

Smart Irrigation Control

Smart Irrigation Controllers – Weather-Based Irrigation Control Introduction

Residential Irrigation System Rainfall Shutoff Devices

Smart Water Application Technology (SWAT) Initiative

Soil Moisture Sensors

Definition of Terms

Looking for a quick definition of a water or conservation related term or concept? The AWE Glossary has an extensive list of the most commonly used terms in the biz.

AWE Glossary of Common Water Related Terms, Abbreviations, and Definitions

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