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The Phoenix Water Services Department is pleased to provide residents with literature and media about desert landscaping techniques (Xeriscape) and ways to conserve water. Feel free to review the types of literature listed below and make your selections. In the event we cannot complete your order as requested, please provide contact information including your name, address, city, zip, phone number and/or e-mail. Allow seven business days for delivery.

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Selection	Print/Media Image	Name/Description
Literature & Media
		Landscape Watering by the Numbers: Developed by the Valley water conservation offices, Landscape Watering by the Numbers: A Guide for the Arizona Desert takes you step-by-step to determine how much, how long, and how often to water your landscape plants to keep them healthy and beautiful.
		Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert: This 48-page booklet features details about each plant arranged in easy-to-reference charts, and each plant is beautifully illustrated with a color photograph. A guide to understanding plant names and a cross reference index are included in the booklet as well.
		Xeriscape: Landscaping with Style in the Arizona Desert: If you are planning a new landscape, modifying or maintaining an established landscape, or thinking of converting a water-intensive landscape to Xeriscape, this guide will be an invaluable resource. It is filled with ideas, instructions, illustrations, photos, sample plans, and helpful tips.
		Nuestro Bello Desierto: En este folleto encontrará varias sugerencias y consejos útiles para disgrutar de su jardín todo del año, a partir de enero. También le ofrece útiles consejos de mantenimiento e información acerca de la manera en la que debe reviser sus plantas, césped y árboles para saber si están recibiendo agua en exceso o necesitan agua.
		Desert Lawn Care: Tips for proper mowing, fertilizing, aerating and watering your lawn.
		Guía para el cuidado del jardín desértico: Tipos para ayudarle mantene su césped.
		Take Out Your Grass: Would you prefer lower water bills and less yard work to worry about? Use this guide to help you remove grass and prepare your yard for Xeriscape.
		Eliminar el césped: Le gustaría ver recibos de agua más bajos y tener menos trabajo en el jardín de su casa? Usela este folleto para ayudarle saca el césped y prepare el jardín para Xeriscape.
		Preparing for Drought: Strategies to help you cope and prepare your yard for drought.
		La sequía en Arizona como preparer y proteger su jardín: Estrategia de parparación ante la sequia.
		Conserve Precious Water and Save Money: Ways to conserve water and save money by ensuring that the water in your home is not wasted.
		Conserve agua y ahorre dinero: Hay algunos consejos para que usted aprenda a evitar el desperdicio de agua en su casa y ahore dinero.
		Evaporative Cooler: Saving money and water when using your evaporative cooler.
		Enfriadores por evaporación cómodos, convenientes y efectivos en costo: A la hora de operar un enfriador por evaporación, hay que tomar en cuenta algunos factores importantes relacionados con su mantenimiento para ahorrar agua, energía, y dinero.
		The Renters Guide to Saving Water and Money: Arizona law allows landlords to charge for water. Using water-wise strategies will lower your expenses.
		Guia de ahorro de agua y dinero para el inquilino: Las leyes de Arizona permiten a los caseros cobrar a sus residents el agua por separado. Es muy imporantante hacer un buen uso para manterer sus costos bajos.
		There are a number of ways to save water: Tips for saving water at home.
		Hay un número de maneras de cómo ahorrar agua: Tipos de cómo ahorrar agua en su casa.
		Toilet leaks: Test tips for toilet tank leaks and dye tab.
		Drip Irrigation: Tips about designing, installing and using drip irrigations.
		Water-Wise Landscaping in the Arizona Desert (CD): Design your landscape and select Arizona-friendly plants using this interactive CD.
		Caring for Your Arizona Landscape: Manage sprinklers, prepare for drought, plant trees and make small plumbing repairs using these video tips.

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