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Sprinkler water irrigation on grass © Angelo DeSantis (https://www.flickr.com/people/78023771@N00)

Winterizing Irrigation

Winterizing your irrigation system is all about stopping the water supply and getting the water out of the pipes so next year your sprinklers work when you need them. The reason we need to do winter prep is because freezing temperatures, particularly freezing water, can cause serious damage to pipe systems and potentially introduce unhealthy […]

November 13, 2025 View Article

Two Arkansas Conservation Corps volunteers posing with landscaping project

Leadership in Landscaping

Native Plant Demonstration Garden at BWD There’s been a lot of buzz around BWD’s water feature, lovingly named “Baby Beaver” by employees. The buzz is coming from an increase in pollinators from the addition of hundreds of native plants. Volunteers from the Benton County Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, the Arkansas Conservation Corps, and BWD staff […]

October 17, 2025 View Article

Water-Wise Landscaping

Echinacea paradoxa Harnessing the Power of Native Plants As climate patterns shift and water resources become increasingly strained, homeowners, businesses, and municipalities are turning to water-wise landscaping as a sustainable solution. This is especially relevant in rapidly growing regions like Northwest Arkansas, where population growth is placing added pressure on local water supplies. With more […]

August 29, 2025 View Article

Flowing and Flourishing

Smarter Water Use for a Growing Northwest Arkansas “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” — Chief Seattle Northwest Arkansas is buzzing with growth. From the $700-million Alice L. Walton Foundation health campus to the new Walmart headquarters, the region is capturing national attention. Add to that […]

July 15, 2025 View Article