FOR YARDS Landscape Design BIG AND SMALL,THERE 7,000 …...Quercus alba x robur Crimson Spire Oak...
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FOR YARDS BIG AND SMALL, THERE ARE GARDENS FOR ALL. No matter the size of your yard or how much water you use, you can plant a garden that is water-wise, requires less than the 16,000 gallon outdoor allowance, and best of all, is super gorgeous. Choose the design that is right for you. We have several sketches (thank you talented artists!) and water-wise plant lists for different sized yards and water requirements, so you can find one that suits your situation. We think you’ll love trying these as much as you love saving water. For more ideas on how to transform your yard into a water-wise paradise download a free, H2Overhaul Kit at ThorntonWater.com/H2Overhaul. Landscape Design 7,000 Sq. Ft.
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FOR YARDS BIG AND SMALL,
THERE ARE GARDENS FOR ALL.
No matter the size of your yard or how much water you use, you can plant a garden that is water-wise, requires less than the 16,000 gallon outdoor allowance, and best of all, is super gorgeous.
Choose the design that is right for you.
We have several sketches (thank you talented artists!) and water-wise plant lists for di�erent sized yards and water requirements, so you can �nd one that suits your situation. We think you’ll love trying these as much as you love saving water.
For more ideas on how to transform your yard into a water-wise paradise download a free, H2Overhaul Kit at ThorntonWater.com/H2Overhaul.
Landscape Design 7,000 Sq. Ft.
7,000 Sq. Ft. Option ALow-Water Plant Suggestions
Deciduous Ornamental Trees
Acer glabrum Rocky Mountain Maple
Prunus virginiana Native Choke Cherry
Quercus alba x robur Crimson Spire Oak
Deciduous Shade Trees
Quercus muehlenbergii Chinkapin Oak
Quercus robur English Oak
Medium Evergreen Trees
Pinus aristata Bristlecone Pine
Pinus cembra Swiss Stone Pine
Medium Deciduous Shrubs
Fallugia paradoxa Apache Plume
Spiraea thunbergii 'Ogon' Mellow Yellow Spirea
Large Deciduous Shrubs
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry
Rhus glabra Smooth Sumac
Medium Evergreen Shrubs
Juniperus chinensis Chinese Juniper
Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape Holly
Pinus Mugo Mugo Pine
Large Evergreen Shrub
Juniperus virginiana Eastern Red-cedar
Perennials
Artemisia frigida Fringed Sage
Dalea purpurea Purple Prairie Clover
Helianthus pumilus Bush Sunflower
Oenothera caespitosa White-tufted Evening-Primrose
Mentzelia decapetala Star Flower/Blazing-Star
Ratibida columnifera Prairie Coneflower
Rudbeckia hirta Black Eyed Susan
Additional ResourcesCity of Thornton Plant Database: https://www.thorntonwater.com/resources.htmlColorado State University Yard and Garden Low-Water Recommendations: http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/
Select your plant species based on your site’s soil, sun exposure and water condition as well as your desired plant size, shape, color and texture. Plant suggestions are developed by the City of Thornton and Colorado State University.
7,000 Sq. Ft. Option A (overhead view)Monthly Landscape Water Requirement* - 11,825 gal/month*Based on peak watering month
Lot Size 7,000 sq. ft .
Turf Area 1,950 sq. ft .
Groundcover Area 1,300 sq. ft .
July Water Budget 11,825 sq. ft .
Annual Water Budget 54,650 gal.
Landscape Boulder
Perennial Planting
Large Evergreen Shrubs
Medium Deciduous ShrubsMedium Evergreen Shrubs
Deciduous Shade TreeDeciduous Shade Tree
Deciduous Ornamental Tree
Garden PlanterPerennial Planting
Rock Mulch
Medium Evergreen Tree
Perennial PlantingPerennial Planting
Deciduous Ornamental Tree
Large Deciduous ShrubsDeciduous Shade Tree
Pergola
DrivewayHouse
Gar
age
Turf
Large Deciduous Shrubs
Perennial Planting
Deciduous Shade Tree
Crusher Fines Play Area
5’ 10’0’
7,000 Sq. Ft. Option A (3D view)Monthly Landscape Water Requirement* - 11,825 gal/month*Based on peak watering month
Lot Size 7,000 sq. ft.
Turf Area 1,950 sq. ft.
Groundcover Area 1,300 sq. ft.
July Water Budget 11,825 sq. ft.
Annual Water Budget 54,650 gal.
Perennial Planting
Deciduous Shade Tree
Medium Evergreen Tree
Deciduous Ornamental Tree
Medium Evergreen Shrubs
Perennial Planting
Turf
Medium Evergreen Tree
Large Deciduous Shrubs
Rock Mulch
Garden Planter
Perennial Planting
Deciduous Shade Tree
Landscape Boulder
Large Evergreen Shrubs
Deciduous Shade Tree
Medium Evergreen Shrubs
Deciduous Ornamental Tree
Perennial Planting
Deciduous Shade Tree
Deciduous Ornamental TreesKoelreuteria paniculata Goldenrain TreeQuercus alba x robur Crimson Spire Oak
Deciduous Shade TreesQuercus muehlenbergii Chinkapin Oak
Gleditsia triancanthos inermis Thornless Honeylocust
Quercus robur English Oak
Medium Deciduous ShrubsSpiraea thunbergii 'Ogon' Mellow Yellow SpireaPrunus besseyi Western Sandcherry
Large Deciduous ShrubsAmelanchier alnifolia ServiceberryCotoneaster lucidus Peking Cotoneaster
Medium Evergreen ShrubsJuniperus chinensis Chinese Juniper
Pinus Mugo Mugo Pine
Medium Ornamental GrassesCalamagrostis acutiflora Feather Reed GrassMuhlenbergia reverchonii 'Undaunted' Undaunted Ruby Muhly GrassSchizachryrium scoparium Little Blustem
PerennialsArtemisia frigida Fringed SageDalea purpurea Purple Prairie CloverHelianthus pumilus Bush SunflowerOenothera caespitosa White-tufted Evening-PrimroseMentzelia decapetala Star Flower/Blazing-StarRatibida columnifera Prairie ConeflowerRudbeckia hirta Black Eyed Susan
Groundcover"Rhus trilobata ‘Gro-Low’ (R. aromatica ‘Gro-Low’)"
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac
Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ Wintercreeper
Wintercreeper
7,000 Sq. Ft. Option BLow-Water Plant Suggestions
Additional ResourcesCity of Thornton Plant Database: https://www.thorntonwater.com/resources.htmlColorado State University Yard and Garden Low-Water Recommendations: http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/
Select your plant species based on your site’s soil, sun exposure and water condition as well as your desired plant size, shape, color and texture. Plant suggestions are developed by the City of Thornton and Colorado State University.
7,000 Sq. Ft. Option B (overhead view)Monthly Landscape Water Requirement* - 13,350 gal/month*Based on peak watering month
Lot Size 7,000 sq. ft .
Turf Area 1,385 sq. ft .
Groundcover Area 2,545 sq. ft .
July Water Budget 10,350 sq. ft .
Annual Water Budget 47,750 gal.
Deciduous Shade Tree Deciduous Shade Tree
Pergola Large Deciduous Shrubs
Garden Planter Perennial Planting
Rock Mulch Groundcover Planting
DrivewayHouse
Gar
age
Deciduous Ornamental Tree
Medium Deciduous ShrubsGroundcover Planting
Medium Evergreen ShrubsLarge Deciduous Shrubs
Crusher Fines
Turf
Perennial Planting
Medium Evergreen Shrubs
Medium Ornamental Grasses
5’ 10’0’
7,000 Sq. Ft. Option B (3D view)Monthly Landscape Water Requirement* - 13,350 gal/month*Based on peak watering month
Lot Size 7,000 sq. ft.
Turf Area 1,385 sq. ft.
Groundcover Area 2,545 sq. ft.
July Water Budget 10,350 sq. ft.
Annual Water Budget 47,750 gal.
Medium Evergreen Shrubs
Medium Deciduous Shrubs
Deciduous Shade Tree
Deciduous Ornamental Tree
Perennial Planting
Medium Evergreen Shrubs
Crusher Fines
Turf
Large Deciduous Shrubs
Garden Planter
Deciduous Shade Tree
Large Deciduous Shrubs
Perennial Planting
Groundcover Planting
