Educational Resources

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Free Waterwise Yard Seminars
The City of Lakewood is a proud sponsor of Resource Central’s 2026 Waterwise Yard Seminars. These online seminars are available at no cost to Lakewood residents and taught by local landscape professionals. Seminar topics range from low-water landscape design, xeric plant selection, smart irrigation, and more. Visit the Waterwise Yard Seminars website to view the full list of 2026 webinars.

 

 

Residential Outdoor Water Conservation GuideResidential Outdoor Water Resource Guide cover
The Residential Outdoor Water Conservation Guide is a resource to help Lakewood single-family households reduce outdoor water use and lower water utility bills. Water conservation is essential to ensure Lakewood remains a vibrant community for generations to come.  

Download Guide (English)(PDF, 4MB)               Download Guide (Spanish)(PDF, 4MB)

Limited print copies are available by contacting sustainability@LakewoodCO.gov.

 

 

 

DIY Lawn Conversion Guide a rock path with plants around it.
Published by our community partner Colorado Waterwise, the DIY Lawn Conversion Guide is a comprehensive step-by-step guide for removing your lawn and replacing it with a beautiful water-efficient landscape. Beautify your home landscape and save water and money through less watering.

DIY Lawn Conversion Guide (English)(PDF, 9MB)

DIY Lawn Conversion Guide (Spanish)(PDF, 14MB)

Low-water Demonstration Gardensa colorful garden with trees in the distance
Need some waterwise landscaping inspiration for your garden? Visit Lakewood’s low-water xeriscape demonstration gardens at Kendrick Lake Park and O’Kane Park. The gardens showcase a display of native and adapted perennials, grasses, and shrubs designed to thrive in our climate.

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