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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

  Rain Bird White Paper: Irrigation for a Growing World

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A Homeowner's Guide to Water-Efficient Landscapes
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


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