Xeriscaping

As a city with an arid climate and limited rainfall, Rio Rancho relies on responsible water use to help preserve our precious aquifer and maintain a sustainable future. Xeriscaping—a smart, beautiful, water‐wise approach to landscaping—can significantly reduce outdoor water use while keeping your yard vibrant and inviting. Xeriscaping is not “zeroscaping”; it is much more than just rocks and gravel.

By selecting native and low-water-use trees and plants, improving soil, mulching efficiently, and using a well-designed automatic irrigation system, xeriscapes are easier to maintain and will help reduce water use which can result in a lower water bill.

Rebates

To learn more about rebates associated with xeriscaping, visit our rebates webpage here.


Below are some visual examples of Xeriscaping that has been done in Rio Rancho.

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Additional Information:

Use the resources below to guide you through the process of planning and design, efficient irrigation set-up, soil improvement, plant selection, mulching and maintenance.


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