120 Gallons. One Big Display. 💧 What does 120 gallons of water look like? The Water – Use It Wisely Water Tower brings that number to life with 120 one-gallon jugs stacked into a 16-foot-tall traveling display that visits communities across Arizona. More than half of that water goes toward outdoor uses like landscaping, pools, and leaks. See how the Water Tower is helping Arizonans understand their daily water use and discover simple ways to save at buff.ly/jYPx9oo #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

50 Years. 5 Days. One Extraordinary Plant Sale. 🌵 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Desert Botanical Garden Plant Sale with five days of fall shopping! Find an exceptional selection of native plants, cactus, agaves, succulents, trees, shrubs, herbs, vegetables, and seasonal décor, all selected with Arizona’s fall planting season in mind. Meet Garden experts, get landscape advice, and find everything you need to refresh your landscape. 📅 Oct. 22 | Member VIP Shopping Experience & Member Day | 7 a.m.–6 p.m. 📅 Oct. 23–26 | General Public | 7 a.m.–6 p.m. 🎟️ Free – no tickets or reservations required 👉 Get the plant sale guide before you shop! buff.ly/xD2Pnfn 📷️ : instagram.com/dbgphx #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

A Win for Water Conservation 💧 Sustainability takes a community, and we’re proud to see Water – Use It Wisely recognized once again in Green Living magazine’s Best of Arizona Awards in the Public Awareness Campaign category! From the free AZ Water-Wise Kit to our Wayne Drop sticker contest and updated Landscape Watering by the Numbers guide, we’re finding new ways to make water conservation approachable, practical, and even fun. buff.ly/Xc74Qvi #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #BestOfArizona

More Than Monarchs 🦋 Discover the fascinating world of butterflies and other pollinators in this upcoming class. Learn how to create a welcoming, water-wise landscape that supports these important garden visitors. 📅 October 17 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. 📍 Glendale 👉 Register here: buff.ly/eA74R4m #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Fall Color That Saves Water 🌼 Looking to add a pop of color to your desert landscape this fall? Turpentine bush brings bright yellow blooms from late summer through fall, attracting bees and butterflies while thriving with little water once established. This low-maintenance desert shrub loves full sun, well-drained soil, and a little room to spread. Leave its seedheads after flowering to give seed-eating birds a seasonal treat! Learn more about this water-wise plant of the month at buff.ly/bMPYYQJ #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Tissue? Toss It! 🗑️ Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water with every toss. It’s a small switch that can make a big difference over time. Keep tissues in the trash and water in the pipes. buff.ly/bvKHjMN #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Tissue? Toss It! 🗑️ Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water with every toss. It’s a small switch that can make a big difference over time. Keep tissues in the trash and water in the pipes. buff.ly/bvKHjMN #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Get to the Root of Better Watering 🌱 How do you know how long to water your shrubs, groundcovers, and vines? It starts with understanding your plants’ water needs and how much your drip irrigation system delivers. Our 4-step guide helps you determine how much water your plants need, measure your emitter output, calculate the right run time, and adjust watering frequency with the seasons. Get the guide at buff.ly/qypAxKb #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

A Lake Worth the Look 👀 Known for its striking granite boulders and beautiful desert scenery, Watson Lake is a must-see destination in Prescott. Take in the views, explore the trails, and enjoy a little time surrounded by Arizona’s natural beauty. 📍 Prescott, Arizona 📷️ : buff.ly/C7Vk6im #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Chill Your Water, Not Your Conservation! ❄️ Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap while you wait for it to get cold. It’s an easy way to save water with every glass. Make it a habit and chill smarter, not longer. buff.ly/bvKHjMN #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Who Says Desert Gardens Have to Be Thirsty? 🌵 You don’t need a lot of water to grow a thriving garden in the desert. From choosing native plants to using drip irrigation, mulch, and harvesting rainwater, a few smart strategies can help your garden flourish while using less water. Ready to grow more with less? Check out these four water-wise tips and find inspiration for your own desert garden. buff.ly/4El73I3 #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #DesertGardening

Rain Garden Care 🌧️ Learn how to care for a rain garden and make the most of rainfall in your landscape. This upcoming class will cover practical tips to keep your rain garden healthy, beautiful, and water-wise. 📅 October 7 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. 📍 Phoenix 👉 Register here: buff.ly/YDvYm4M #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

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A Tip From the Nursery’s Boss 🐈 Hi, it’s Lucy from A&P Nursery. I have a little secret: I’ve been sitting on the watering guide so no one can find it. But since I’m feeling generous, here’s my tip: check what your plants need before you water. Your landscape doesn’t always need a drink just because it’s watering day. Get my top-secret watering intel: buff.ly/rRFbjCq #WaterUseItWisely #PetOfTheMonth

Quest for Water: Woods Canyon Lake 🌲 High in the Mogollon Rim, about 30 miles east of Payson, Woods Canyon Lake sits at roughly 7,500 feet far above Arizona’s desert communities. But where does this 55-acre lake get its water? Woods Canyon Lake is a man-made reservoir, created by an earthen dam across the Woods Canyon Creek drainage. Its watershed collects rain, snow, and runoff from the surrounding high-country forest, eventually carrying that water toward the lake. Follow the water, and you’ll find an entire ecosystem connected by it. woodscanyonlakeaz.com #WaterUseItWisely #QuestForWater #SmartWaterUse

Fall Is for Planting! 🍂 Cooler temperatures make fall the perfect time to refresh your Arizona landscape. Planting in the fall gives trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and other desert-adapted plants time to establish their roots before next summer’s heat. Ready to dig in? Explore planting tips, plant guides, landscape ideas, and more at buff.ly/QfsCdtg #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Nature’s Scrapbook 🍂 The Salt River has its own way of capturing the colors of the season. Smooth stones, pebbles, and river rocks, shaped by the current and polished by time. Each one tells a story of water, time, and the landscape around it. A beautiful reminder that some of Arizona’s best seasonal colors can be found right beneath our feet. 📷️ : buff.ly/TXFDjxl #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Keep Your Lawn in the Loop 🌱 A green winter lawn can be tempting, but keeping Bermuda grass dormant may be a more water-wise choice. Before overseeding, consider the extra water, mowing and maintenance that come with that seasonal green-up. Sometimes, letting your lawn rest is the smarter choice. buff.ly/KoHN0B6 #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #TipTuesday

Take the Guesswork Out 💧 Not sure when, how often, or how much to water your desert landscape? This free workshop will help you build a smarter watering routine with practical techniques for measuring irrigation, making seasonal adjustments, and keeping your plants healthy while saving water and money. 📅 September 26 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 📍 Mesa 🎁 Attendees can also enter to win a signed book by Arizona Plant Lady or a $50 local nursery gift card. 👉 Register here: wateruseitwisely.com/event/m… #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse

Let the Rain Do Its Job 🌧️ When monsoon storms roll through, your landscape may already be getting the water it needs. Giving your irrigation system a break after a good rainfall can help avoid watering your yard when Mother Nature has already done the work. Rain first, irrigation second. bit.ly/45jRoeV #WaterUseItWisely #SmartWaterUse #TipTuesday