Sustainability
Water-Wise Landscapes built for Utah.
Localscapes-aligned, drought-tolerant design with native plant palettes and QWEL-certified irrigation, cutting outdoor water use 30–60% without sacrificing beauty.
Why water-wise
Beautiful yards that respect Utah's climate.
"Water-wise" isn't a style — it's a design discipline tuned to where we live. We've been planting in Utah soil since 1981, and every install we put in today is built around four simple realities:
Utah's climate reality
We're the second-driest state in the country, averaging just 13 inches of precipitation a year, with most of our supply locked in a shrinking snowpack. Designing like that matters.
Rising tiered water rates
Wasatch Front municipalities now bill outdoor water on steep tiered structures. A water-wise yard quietly pays for itself in monthly utility savings.
Rebate-ready by design
We design to qualify for Utah Water Savers, Flip Your Strip, and Localscapes Rewards programs, so your install can return real dollars per square foot.
Healthier plants, less work
Right plant, right place. Native and adapted species outperform thirsty turf, need less mowing and fertilizer, and look better in year five than year one.
30–60%
Average outdoor water reduction on water-wise installs.
100% Utah-adapted
Native and drought-tolerant species sourced from local growers.
Up to $3/sq ft
Turf-removal rebates available through Utah water districts.
Our water-wise system
Six levers we pull on every install.
The savings don't come from one magic plant — they come from layering smart design, smart irrigation, and smart soil prep so the whole system works together.
Hydrozoning
Plants grouped by water need so nothing gets over- or under-watered. The single biggest lever in any water-wise design.
Drip & MP rotators
We replace inefficient spray heads with drip lines in beds and matched-precipitation rotators on lawn — typically 30%+ less water for the same coverage.
Smart controllers
Weather-based, ET-adjusted controllers (Hunter Hydrawise, Rain Bird ESP-TM2 with WiFi) that skip cycles after rain and tune to the season.
Soil prep & mulch
Compost amendment at install plus 3 inches of arborist mulch to lock in moisture, suppress weeds, and feed the soil for years.
Right-sized turf
We keep lawn only where you actually use it — kids, pets, gathering — and convert the rest to planting beds, hardscape, or native meadow.
Adapted plant palette
Utah-native and Intermountain-adapted species sourced from local growers, chosen for four-season interest and pollinator value.
Localscapes-aligned
Designed in Utah's official framework.
Localscapes is the state-backed water-wise design language developed for the Intermountain West. Our designs follow its five core principles, which is also how we unlock the largest available rebates.
01
Central open shape
A defined open area — lawn, decomposed granite, or low groundcover — that anchors the yard.
02
Gathering areas
Patios, fire features, dining — the spots you actually live in outside.
03
Activity zones
Sport courts, putting greens, dog runs, garden beds — purpose-built spaces, sized to use.
04
Paths
Clear circulation that connects every zone, designed for how the family actually moves.
05
Planting beds
Layered, hydrozoned beds that frame the open shape — where the water-wise palette lives.
Rebates & incentives
Real money back from Utah water districts.
Available through Utah Water Savers and partner districts (Jordan Valley, Weber Basin, Central Utah, Washington County). Program rates and caps change — we confirm what your specific address qualifies for during the design call.
Flip Your Strip
Up to $3 per square foot to remove park-strip turf and replace it with a Localscapes-approved water-wise design. Available across most Wasatch Front districts.
Localscapes Rewards
Up to $1.25 per square foot for converting larger turf areas to a Localscapes-style yard with central open shape, gathering area, and planting beds.
Smart controller rebates
Jordan Valley, Weber Basin, and Central Utah water districts offer rebates on WaterSense-labeled controllers and high-efficiency rotator nozzles.
We handle the paperwork
Pre-install photos, plant counts, post-install verification, and the application itself — we manage the rebate process so the dollars actually land.
Recent water-wise projects
Proof, not promises.
Native & adapted plants
A palette that belongs here.
A working sample of the Utah-native and Intermountain-adapted species we love to specify. Ask us for the full plant list during your design call.
Utah Serviceberry
Native shrub with white spring blooms and edible berries.
Rabbitbrush
Hardy, late-season golden bloom, pollinator favorite.
Penstemon
Architectural spikes of color in red, blue, and pink.
Blue Grama Grass
Drought-tolerant native ornamental grass.
Apache Plume
Wispy pink seed heads and year-round texture.
Mountain Mahogany
Evergreen Utah native that thrives on neglect.
Russian Sage
Lavender-blue spires, almost zero water once established.
Yarrow
Fern-like foliage with flat clusters of white or yellow blooms.
Sulphur Buckwheat
Low mounding native with sulphur-yellow summer blooms.
Desert Willow
Small ornamental tree with orchid-like flowers all summer.
Little Bluestem
Warm-season grass with blue-green summer color and copper fall.
Catmint
Long-blooming purple-blue, tough as nails, pollinator magnet.
FAQ
Common questions.
Ready for a water-wise yard?
Free design call. We'll walk your property, talk through the rebates available at your address, and sketch a path forward.
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