Peterborough Utilities Water Wise Landscaping Recognition Program

The Peterborough Utilities Water Wise Landscaping Recognition Program showcases a wide array of landscaping methods and local resources to make taking water wise steps in your garden easier than ever!

In the summer months, demands on water from activities such as watering lawns and gardens can significantly increase outdoor water consumption. One way to curb water use is to rethink the way we landscape our front yards to create water wise landscapes that reduce water demands.

GreenUP, with support from Peterborough Utilities Group, would like to recognize the efforts of citizens and business owners in the City of Peterborough who are taking water wise steps on their residential properties to conserve water through alternative landscaping methods in their front yards.

Do you have, or know of a front yard, or a business in the City of Peterborough that appears to be Water Wise?

If so, it may be eligible for recognition.
Plus, everyone who nominates a garden, and is nominated, will be entered into a draw to win a rain barrel.
You can nominate a home or business’ front garden, rain barrel, or lawn OR if you have already been recognized and you’ve made some changes since you were nominated, then nominate your front yard, again!

Some signs that a front yard may be Water Wise:

• Lack of a lawn, opting for the use of native/drought tolerant plants instead
• A lawn that is mowed higher, de-thatched, and left brown (when needed)
• Use of captured rain water (For example, watering with rain captured in a rain barrel)
• Use of ground cover / mulch
• Use of efficient watering methods, if watering is required (For example, use of drip hoses)
• A tree or two (or more)
• Natural pest control measures (no use of pesticides)
• Other unique measures

Water Wise landscaping methods work to conserve and protect water, help to reduce outdoor water use, restore the natural hydrological cycle, protect our drinking water, and more!

Nominate a garden today by clicking on the button.

2022 Pre-Sales: Water Wise Garden Starter Kits

2022 pre-sales for Water Wise Garden Starter Kits are open! Click here to order yours now. Please REMEMBER pickup is at Ecology Park NOT at the GreenUP Store.

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