Water Conservation - Outdoors
Xeriscape is a water-conserving landscape that includes trees, plants and colorful flowers. It is an alternative to a more traditional grass yard. While grass can still be part of a Xeriscape landscape, grassy areas are limited to smaller, commonly used areas. Xeriscape is an attractive, sustainable, and water efficient landscaping method. With Xeriscape you can create a beautiful landscape while reducing water use and maintenance.
	Lawn and Irrigation Permits For homeowners and builders.
	Xeriscape Rebate Program Looking to save water, time and money? Apply for a rebate and replace that thirsty turf with a more efficient xeric landscape.
	HOA Grant Program Learn how your HOA can apply for a grant to improve common areas with Xeriscape.
	Xeriscape Classes – FREE! Learn ways to reduce your outdoor water use through creative landscaping.
	Aurora Xeriscape Gardens Aurora has two Xeriscape gardens to explore. Kuiper Garden is our research garden where you can find the newest plants. The Aurora Municipal Center (AMC) Xeriscape Garden is our largest garden at six acres.
	Blooms in the Gardens Depending on the time of year our gardens can look vastly different. You may miss some of the beautiful blooms. See them all here. They are organized by season for your convenience.
	Top Recommended Plants Take a look some of the best performing plants in the city’s Xeriscape demonstration gardens.
	Aurora Xeriscape Garden Volunteer Program Volunteers are essential in helping educate the public about the Xeriscape Gardens’ mission and maintaining the health and beauty of the garden and allowing it to flourish.
	Irrigation Efficiency Audits/Rebates To qualify for an irrigation rebate, an irrigation audit must be conducted prior to any repairs by the CRC. Please contact the Center for ReSource Conservation at 303-999-3820 ext. 217 to get on the 2010 wait list as the 2009 schedule is full. Information on the process of submitting and rebate application will be provided at the time of your irrigation audit by the CRC auditor. New irrigation systems DO NOT qualify for rebates.