| 1. Plan and design... | for water conservation and beauty from the start. |
| 2. Create practical turf areas... |
of manageable sizes, shapes and appropriate grasses. |
| 3. Group plants of similar water needs together... | then experiment to determine how much and how often to water for the site. |
| 4. Consider using soil amendments... |
like compost or manure. |
| 5. Consider using mulches... | such as woodchips, especially in high and moderate watering zones. |
| 6. Irrigate efficiently... | with properly designed systems (including hose-end equipment), and by applying the right amount of water at the right time. |
| 7. Maintain the landscape appropriately... | by mowing, pruning, and fertilizing properly.. |
Thank You!
BASIN was a community project which benefitted from over 1000 hours of
public volunteer time. BASIN was highlighted by the US EPA
in a national case study in its 2001 handbook Delivering Timely Environmental Information to Your Community.
Thank you to all volunteers, and especially to the late Jim Waterman, BASIN Project Coordinator!
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