Urban Desertscape Enhancement

The Urban Desertscape Enhancement (UDE) collaborative working group aims to educate homeowners on the importance of water conservation and native plant landscaping.

UDE focuses on increasing native desert habitat in urban areas and saving water across the Maricopa County region. Protecting local parks and preserves from invasive plants starts with you. Learn more about how you can participate in water conservation and invasive plant efforts below!

Resources

Central Arizona Desert Landscape Guide

The Urban Desertscape Enhancement working group has created a landscaping guide that covers how to use native and desert adapted plants in ornamental horticulture, identify invasive plants, low water use gardening, tree trimming and care, water harvesting practices, and turf removal! All to help you have a thriving, desert-happy garden!

View the guide here!

City of Phoenix Green Stormwater Infrastructure Handbook for Residents

Green Stormwater Infrastructure Handbook for City of Phoenix Residents (English and Spanish)

Handbook Page

Maricopa Pollinator Pathway

The Maricopa Native Seed Library offers a pollinator habitat certification program specific for our region, developed by a local panel of experts.

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Maricopa Native Seed Library

The Maricopa Native Seed Library Youtube channel features videos about native gardening in Phoenix and how to support pollinators.

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Sustainable Landscape Management Book

Waibel & Associates’ Sustainable Landscape Management – A Guide to Care in the Desert Southwest continues as the standard for the landscape maintenance industry. This book reviews all aspects of yard and property care and maintenance. It can be found on their website, along with information on the courses they offer.

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