Here you will find the basic structure of Waterwise 101: DIY drought-tolerant landscape design! Below find links to the six-step method of DIY landscaping: Goals, Budget, Observation & Planning, Microclimates, Preparation & Installation, and Maintenance. Registration for our 2027 cohort is now open. Visit the Living Cities in Your Yard page to register.
Click here to listen the In Over My Head podcast as participants in our 2025-26 cohort describe their experiences.
Why do you want to change your outdoor space? Write your wish list, set some goals, and learn about your property
Landscaping costs are not just financial. View the slideshow in this second to learn how to approximate what you need as well as save time, money, and your soil
Every good plan starts with close observation to understand the property you have and how to work with it for landscaping success
Understand the variable light availability, wind, ambient temperature, and soil conditions in your residential outdoor space and plants that will work
Step 5: Preparation and Installation
A practical overview of preparing and planting your new drought-tolerant garden or site
Simple steps to establishing your plants for long-term success with your landscape
BONUS MATERIAL: Links to videos from our 2026 Waterwise Webinars.