What is water-efficient landscaping?

• A. Water features that require constant pumping.
• B. Landscaping that uses drought-tolerant plants and efficient irrigation.
• C. Landscaping without irrigation.
• D. Landscaping with tropical plants requiring high water.

Answer: (B)

Water-efficient landscaping reduces outdoor water use by choosing plants that thrive with little water and by applying it efficiently. The best choice describes both of these elements: drought-tolerant plants lower overall water needs, and an efficient irrigation system delivers water where it’s needed with minimal waste. This approach avoids wasting water on features that run constantly, or on plants that need a lot of water, or on landscapes that go without irrigation in climates where plants would suffer. It’s about designing with climate-appropriate plants and smart watering in mind.