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1. Water-Saving Landscaping Low-maintenance solutions for intermountain regions

2. Challenges Hot temperatures Cold temperatures Shorter growing season Drying winds Deluge/drought Poor soil

3. Solutions Windbreaks Xeriscaping Soil amendment Native plants

4. Windbreaks Structures

5. Windbreaks Plants

6. Water Cycle

7. Water Consumption

8. Xeriscaping Planting strategies that conserve water

9. Xeriscaping No additional watering

10. Xeriscaping Drip irrigation

11. Soil Amendment Organic matter

12. Native Plants Tolerate temperature range Tolerate drought Prevent erosion Support natural ecosystem Attract pollinators Need little or no maintenance Sustainable

13. Native Plants Photos courtesy of Rugged Country Plants