The numbers are straightforward. Landscape irrigation typically accounts for 30 to 50 percent of total water consumption for commercial properties and multi-unit residential developments. Switching to waterwise landscaping at the scale of a commercial site or HOA common area doesn't produce marginal savings it produces substantial, recurring cost reductions that compound every year the landscape matures.
Research shows that commercial properties that convert to xeriscape landscaping reduce their outdoor water consumption by an average of 50 to 70 percent compared to conventional turf-based landscapes. For a mid-sized commercial property or HOA common area in Spokane, that can translate to thousands of dollars in annual water savings — savings that free up budget for other priorities and improve the financial performance of the property over the long term.
Additionally, studies indicate that well-maintained commercial xeriscape designs can reduce overall landscape maintenance costs by 30 to 50 percent annually, eliminating the need for regular mowing, seasonal overseeding, fertilizer applications, and the constant irrigation system repairs that turf-heavy landscapes demand.






