Indian Hills Garden / planting / conservation Information

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https://www.volusia.org/services/growth-and-resource-management/environmental-management/natural-resources/water-conservation/25-ways-to-save-water.stml

 Each household can have up to two rain barrels = 110 total gallons of storage capacity. This is enough to help water your vegetable garden or outdoor plants. 

https://conservationco.org/2016/07/29/blog-rain-barrels-everything-you-need-to-know/

... determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/#

Choose the right plant for the right spot.

https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder/Plants

 A beautiful, water-saving approach to landscaping in our challenging climate .

https://coloradowaterwise.org/XeriscapeColorado#:~:text=Xeriscape%20Colorado%20is%20a%20program,water%20is%20used%20on%20landscapes.

• The last frost date is typically May 15.
• The first frost date is October 15.

https://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Gardening_Zone_5

 Left uncontrolled, noxious weeds will form dense mono-cultures and displace native and desirable plants. Native plant loss affects wildlife that depends on the native vegetation for survival. 

https://www.jeffco.us/2007/Noxious-Weed-Identification