A
Homeowner's Guide to Water-Efficient Landscapes A Rain Bird White
Paper
Since
Rain Bird’s beginnings in 1933, we have focused
on developing products and technologies that use water
in the most efficient manner possible. At Rain Bird,
we feel it is our responsibility to take the lead on
water conservation by promoting it through not only
efficient irrigation management, but also through education,
training and services for our industry and our communities.
We call this The Intelligent Use of Water™.
We participate in a variety of initiatives aimed at
educating the public on water conservation. We’ve
developed environmental education curriculums in conjunction
with California State Polytechnic University, Pomona,
aimed at helping teachers and students better understand
the vital role water plays in various types of ecosystems.
Through our annual participation in the Tournament
of Roses® Parade, we have used our floats to draw
attention to animal species and natural habitats that
have been adversely impacted by water shortages. And
we authored the white paper Irrigation
for a Growing World, which discusses both causes and potential solutions
to the growing global water crisis.
A Homeowner’s Guide to Water-Efficient Landscapes
continues our discussion of the important issues raised
in our first white paper with a focus on the role homeowners
can play in conserving this most precious resource
through efficient irrigation.
The need to conserve water has never been greater.
We want to do even more, and together we can.
Anthony LaFetra
President
Rain Bird Corporation
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview: The World’s Water Crisis
Residential Water Conservation: Part of the Solution
Chapter One: Water-Conserving Landscapes
A Brief History
Benefits of a Water-Conserving Landscape
Landscape Analysis
Landscape Planning
Xeriscape™ Landscaping
Water Pressure
Chapter Two: Efficient Watering Systems
Automatic Irrigation Systems
Controllers
Valves
Rotors
Spray Heads
Drip Irrigation
Chapter Three: Advances in Water Savings
A Trend Toward Greater Water Savings
Measurement Tools
Graywater Re-use and Rainwater Harvesting
Chapter Four: Maintenance and Additional Resources
Management
Maintenance Tasks
Landscape Contractors and Gardeners
Local Retailers
Local Water Agencies