Water Conservation Plan
Efficient water use is an important component of water supply planning for Parker Water
and Sanitation District (PWSD). Reduced water demands will decrease future water
supply needs, leaving more of a finite and valuable resource to be shared among other
water users. Water demand reduction will also save significant financial capital required
to build water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection facilities.
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Excessive Use?

Have you ever seen an urban geyser or a suburban swamp? You know the kind, the broken sprinkler head that fountains up in the middle of a yard or a soggy green belt you need a canoe to cross…. Often problems like this go unnoticed by the owner for days, and if they don’t know it’s broken, they can’t fix it. If you notice excessive running water – please e-mail conservation@pwsd.org with the location, time and date that you noticed the leak. PWSD will work with the residences, businesses and Home Owners Associations to fix the problem. Your help with this helps us all save water and the customer money.
2009 Landscape Care Class Schedule
All classes are taught by Craig Miller, Water Conservation Specialist for Parker Water and Sanitation District
2009 Xeriscape Classes July/August
Craig R. Miller, Water Conservation Specialist
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7/19 – Spring Flowering Trees for Colorado
Tagawa Garden Center, 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial, CO 11:00 AM
- Ever wonder what trees would be best for adding some color and excitement to your springtime landscape? Join us as we cover the essentials of 35 different flowering trees, from fruit trees to crabapples, hawthorns to Horsechestnuts.
7/26 – 10 Things NOT to do in Your Landscape
Tagawa Garden Center, 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial, CO 1:00 PM
- Some of the worst landscape care practices will be illustrated in this talk. This is your comprehensive guide to over watering, over planting, herbicide misapplication, tree abuse and inappropriate species selection.
8/23 - The Basics of Xeriscape and Principles of Xeriscape 1 – Design
Tagawa Garden Center, 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial, CO 1:00 PM
- Xeriscape is not rocks and cactus, but a colorful, lower maintenance alternative to the water hungry landscapes we are most used to. Learn the 7 principles of xeriscaping, and take away some great ideas for retrofitting your existing landscape, or installing a new one! We will also be covering the basics of xeric yard and garden design in this 2 ½ hour class.
8/30 - Principles of Xeriscape 2, 3 and 4 - Soil Preparation, Appropriate Use of Turf & Plant
Selection
Tagawa Garden Center, 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial, CO 1:00 PM
- Next to design, soil preparation is the most important part of successful xeriscaping and gardening. We will dish out the “dirt” on amending soil for a water efficient and healthy landscape. We will also cover two other xeriscape principles in this 2 ½ hour class. The most controversial and misunderstood of the xeriscape principles is the concept of appropriate turf. Turfgrasses have a place in the landscape, even in a xeriscape. We will provide you with guidance on this aspect of landscaping, as well as cover plant selection and proper grouping of plant materials.
Xeriscape Resources

Trees, Shrubs, Junipers, Evergreens, Perennials, Vines and Grasses
A comprehensive list of Xeric plants for water-wise gardening in Colorado
Planting a Blue Grama Lawn from Seed
ET Based Smart Irrigation Controllers
Caring for Trees in Dry Climates
Fall-Winter Tree Watering Schedule
Guide to Home Water Management

