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Be YardSmart

Water wise garden

Follow a few simple steps, and transform your high-maintenance yard into an inviting landscape that will be an inspiration to your neighbours. Plus, less watering, less weeding and less fertilizing means you have more time to enjoy your yard - and you enjoy savings on your water bill.

Learn more about YardSmart

Gardening & landscaping
Plan your yard with water conservation and rainwater management in mind.

Download our series of brochures, filled with water-wise planting advice:

Annuals & perennials
Learn more about annuals and perennials that will grow and thrive in Calgary.

Trees & shrubs
Learn more about trees and shrubs that are hardy enough for our unique climate.

Rain barrels
Use a rain barrel as a free source of soft, warm water for your yard.

Rain gardens
Rain gardens help collect and filter runoff from your lawn, roof and driveway before it returns to our creeks and rivers.

Be YardSmart and protect our rivers


Be YardSmart