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Local Homeowners Recognized for Water Wise Landscaping
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has recognized two homeowners and one local business for creating water wise landscapes and for their commitment to reducing water consumption.
Entries were received in a competition that encouraged local homeowners to let us know that they have chosen to be water wise while maintaining a beautiful property. We also wanted to hear from businesses or institutions that have taken a lead in water wise landscaping practices, rain water harvesting, and shower/toilet efficiency.
Water-conscious design, use of native plant material, landscape condition and maintenance, environmental awareness, and the all-important "WOW" factor were elements considered when evaluating the submissions.
Everyone who participated in the contest has shown that heavy watering simply isn’t necessary for a beautiful, lush property.
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Larrie & Margaret Szafron created their visually-appealing yard initially so they wouldn't have to cut so much grass. They now have in place rainwater catchment barrels, giving them the freedom to water when they want and not within watering restrictions.
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Larry and Sue Battle are very proud of their low watering yard which always looks good and requires little maintenance. The front yard is artificial turf with lots of blue chip & Mt. Washington blast rock. The small flower garden directly in front of their home also has been planted with perennials that require only small amounts of water The back yard does have an area of "real" grass which has a large border of blue chip and the cement pad and deck use a large area that has a few potted perennials. |
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The Holiday Inn Express won the corporate category for using native, drought-resistant plants in their landscaping and collecting rainwater for irrigation in an underground holding tank. If this 65,000 litre storage tank fills in April, the hotel has enough water for all their irrigation needs throughout the summer!
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