OREM, UTAH · XERISCAPING GUIDE
Irrigation planning for your Orem xeriscape
Plan the water along with the landscape.
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Replacing lawn changes what needs watering and where. Grouping plants by water requirements helps guide irrigation planning. New planting also needs establishment care; a water-wise landscape still needs appropriate watering.
Map what you already have
Before a conversion, note the sprinkler areas, controls, and any places that seem too wet or too dry. Include trees and lawn areas you intend to keep. Discuss the existing setup with us as part of your xeriscaping project.
Learn more: Utah State University Extension
Plan watering before changing your landscape
When a lawn area becomes a planting bed, write down which sprinkler zones currently serve it. Note whether the same zone also waters lawn or trees you want to keep. Bring photos of the controller, visible heads, and the areas with dry spots or overspray so the discussion starts with the existing system.
Ask what irrigation changes are included in the project and how the system will be checked before new materials cover it. Make sure there is a plan for access to valves, seasonal adjustments, and watering new plants. A landscape plan is easier to maintain when you understand how each area receives water.
Contact Xeriscaping Utah of Orem at (385) 412-9220 to discuss your property. For connected work, see our water-wise plant choices guide.
Questions before you begin
Can the existing sprinklers stay?
That depends on the new layout and what each zone serves. Discuss the system before assuming it can stay unchanged or that every component needs replacement.
What should I know after the project?
Ask which zones serve each area, who sets the watering schedule, how to check for problems, and what ongoing seasonal care is needed.
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