May 30, 2013 noel.nielson@dallascityhall.com
Water-Wise Landscape Tour showcases beautiful landscapes that use less water
Dallas – Water-wise landscaping focuses on the use of plants that are native to North Texas or adapted to our climate. These plants naturally thrive in our summer heat with little supplemental watering. 2013 marks the 19th year of the popular Water-Wise Landscape Tour which will feature 19 landscapes throughout the Dallas area on Saturday, June 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
“More than 50 percent of the city’s drinking water can be used on lawns and landscaping during the hot summer season. To help reduce outdoor use, City of Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) wants to show residents that beautiful landscaping and water conservation can go hand-in-hand,” said Carole Davis, DWU Conservation Division Manager. “The Water-Wise Landscape Tour demonstrates that residents can ‘go green by saving blue,’ and keep their yards looking great while saving water, energy, time and money.”
The annual Water-Wise Landscape Tour is a free, self-guided tour showcasing the best of the best North Texas Water-Wise landscapes. Guests can choose their own route and visit as many landscapes as they like. Tour maps can be downloaded at SaveDallasWater.com or picked up at one of the three tour headquarters:
• Central Headquarters: Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, Dallas, 75218
• North Headquarters: Les Lacs Linear Park, 3901 Beltway Drive, Addison, 75001
• South Headquarters: Lake Cliff Park, E. Colorado Blvd. & N. Zang Blvd., Dallas 75203
Each of the tour headquarters will serve as the site of “MicroTalks” where attendees can learn how to apply water-wise techniques to their own landscapes. The free 30-minute “MicroTalks” will be taught every hour on the hour by the Dallas County Master Gardeners.
The Water-Wise Landscape Tour is hosted by Dallas Water Utilities, City of Dallas Storm Water Management, City of Dallas Park and Recreation, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the Dallas County Master Gardeners and the Town of Addison.
The first 100 visitors at each of the three headquarters will receive a free hose nozzle. Additional information, including a map of the tour locations can be found at SaveDallasWater.com or by calling the Water Conservation Hotline at (214) 670-3155.
