The waterSmart program has designed a two-hour workshop to teach homeowners how to choose, select and maintain plants that require less water for their landscape.

Materials

Press release to promote workshop

Activities/PowerPoint Presentations for Workshop Presenters

• Workshop agenda
• Sign-in sheet for participants
• “Are You waterSmart?” Icebreaker
• Water Wise Landscaping Presentation (Powerpoint)
• Water Wise Landscaping Presentation Script Text
• Water Wise Guy Game (Powerpoint)
• Water Wise Guy Game Instructions
• Instructions for landscaping activity
• Landscape Plan Maps
• Water Efficiency Display Sign - Determine How Long to Water (PDF)
• Water Efficiency Display Sign - Determine How Long to Water (PPT)
• Water Efficiency Display Sign - Drip Irrigation
• Water Efficiency Display Sign - Five Tips of Watering
• Water Efficiency Display Sign - Rain Sensor

Handouts for Participants

• Drought Tolerant Plants *
• Plant List - Sun *
• Plant List - Shade *
• Water Wise Council Brochures
• Managing a WaterWise Landscape
• Xeriscape – Seven Steps to a WaterWise Landscape
• Proper Planting Results in Healthy, Water-Efficient Plants
• Water Saving Tips When Planning a New Landscape
• Rain Barrel Construction Handout
• Every Drop Counts Rack Card
• Water Audit Form for Homeowners
• Web sites, References and Resources List

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* Note that these plant lists indicate water use or drought tolerance and are not necessarily a list of native plants or plants that make for Georgia-friendly wildlife habitat. For a list of Georgia-friendly habitat plants, please click here or visit the Georgia Native Plant Society Web site.

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Recommended Visual Aids for Workshop Presenters

Water efficiency display materials are available at your local home supply store.

For more information contact Joe Krewer.

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