To save water and also have a yard that is a lot less maintenance than your neighbors, you can landscape specifically for the climate we have here in North Central Washington. A yard that requires less water is better for the local environment. A yard that requires less maintenance is much more enjoyable for it’s owners. But, how do you go about landscaping specifically for our local climate?

The Chelan PUD has gone to a great deal of trouble to help in this department. They have a demonstration garden located in Wenatchee at Riverfront Park and accessible from the Apple Capital Loop Trail, and they also have a section of their website dedicated to Xeriscape landscaping. They also have a gallery that includes both pictures and information pertaining to what plants do best in our region.

Take advantage of this wealth of information and plant a garden designed for our area this year.