As communities construct homes, and new families move into existing homes, everyone has their own take on how they would like to design their yard. In Utah, with water considered a precious resource that various in quantity from year to year, designing a yard that can not only withstand the changes in climate that Utah experiences, but also be a responsible steward of water resources is becoming more and more of a priority for those living in the Beehive state.
Each of the images and categories below have additional information pertaining to "The Front Yard Project" - A Classroom Approach to Landscape Conservation. If you would like to start this project or learn more about it, click on the "Project Basics & Instructions" button. All other tabs will bring you to plants recommended by Sego Lily Conservation Gardens and the West Jordan Conservation Garden Park, which is in cooperation with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District.