Group plants according to their water needs
Efficient irrigation begins with the planting arrangement.
Regular spray-irrigation systems deliver the same amount of water to an entire group of plants, regardless of how much water each plant needs. Usually, these systems are set up to satisfy the thirstiest plants. This over waters the rest. Planting in hydrozones, or groups of plants with similar watering needs, promotes efficient irrigation design.
Green points
LEED For HomesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify.
: Up to 7 pts. for a landscape design that avoids invasive species and minimizes demand for water (SS2). Up to 4 Innovation points for exemplary performance in earning these credits.
NGBSNational Green Building Standard Based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and passed through ANSI. This standard can be applied to both new homes, remodeling projects, and additions.
/ICC-700: Up to 10 pts. for efficient irrigation (801.7); up to 8 pts. for rainwater harvesting (801.8); 2 points for irrigation zoning (801.9); 4 points for smart irrigation controller OR 15 points for no irrigation system with green landscape plan (801.10); 5 points for gray-water irrigation use (802.1).
Learn more in the Green Building Encyclopedia:
LANDSCAPE: NATIVE PLANTS AND SOIL
GREEN IRRIGATION
From the Green Primer
What is Xeriscape, and why is it important?
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