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Xeriscaping, a word coined by combining xeros (Greek for "dry") with landscaping, is a water-conservative approach to landscaping. Plants whose natural requirements are appropriate to the local climate are emphasized, and care is taken to avoid losing water to evaporation and run-off. Xeriscape is a trademark that was created by the Front Range Xeriscape Task Force of the Denver Water Department in 1981*.
Xeriscaping is not the same as "zero-scaping" (in which the landscape consists mostly of concrete, stones or gravel, with perhaps a cactus or two thrown in), and can look quite lush and colorful.
In some areas, terms such as drought tolerant landscaping and smart scaping have been substituted.
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Xeriscaping, LEED, are serious upfront costs, with serious long-term savings #mla2009
kinderone1 (Karl Ericson) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:11:30 -0000
Xeriscaping, LEED, are serious upfront costs, with serious long-term savings #mla2009
@catalyst I live in Vegas so it's mostly xeriscaping, but I dont think I would even if I had an actual lawn.
shannon_rush (Shannon) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:43:05 -0000
@catalyst I live in Vegas so it's mostly xeriscaping, but I dont think I would even if I had an actual lawn.
How To Cut Your Water Use With Xeriscaping, Water Timers, and Rain Barrels: http://bit.ly/4mrBog
hometips101 (Home Tips 101) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:48:54 -0000
How To Cut Your Water Use With Xeriscaping, Water Timers, and Rain Barrels: http://bit.ly/4mrBog
@abby_ruth No word of a lie: I actually talked about xeriscaping for this project (an eco-friendly house) I'm working on. I laughed
jillklausen (Jill Klausen) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:20:08 -0000
@abby_ruth No word of a lie: I actually talked about xeriscaping for this project (an eco-friendly house) I'm working on. I laughed
With xeriscaping, grass needn't always be greener - USATODAY.com http://tinyurl.com/ygx6apa
dorotheam6z (Dorothea Maldonado) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:22:08 -0000
With xeriscaping, grass needn't always be greener - USATODAY.com http://tinyurl.com/ygx6apa
How To Cut Your Water Use With Xeriscaping, Water Timers, and Rain Barrels: http://bit.ly/4mrBog
helpmygarden (Help My Garden) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:47:18 -0000
How To Cut Your Water Use With Xeriscaping, Water Timers, and Rain Barrels: http://bit.ly/4mrBog
A Water Resource for the Community Science Action Guide - Teaching students to use water wisely can help prepare citizens to ensure that there is plenty of safe, clean water for the future.
David Winger Garden Photography - A collection of garden photographs including Xeriscape gardens.
Do-It-Yourself, Water-Wise, Sprinkler Systems - Ft. Collins Colorado provider of sprinkler and irrigation system designs and parts for those who want to save money by installing a drought survival system.
Meta Description: [ Component Systems LLC designs water wise sprinkler system for the do-it-yourself homeowner ]
Drought Resistance in the Home Landscape - Ohio State University fact sheet HYG-1643-94 on the use of drought resistant plants in the home garden.
Meta Description: [ Placing these plants in the garden reduces the need to supply extra water during periods of inadequate rainfall. With careful selection, planning and ]
Gardenweb: Xeriscaping and Southwestern Gardening - Discussion forum.
Meta Description: [ This forum is meant to cover issues peculiar to gardening in areas with arid climates, as in the southwestern U.S. ]
Glendale Xeriscape Botanical Garden - Demonstration garden at an Arizona public library using drought-tolerant plants. Virtual tour, and listing of plants grouped by water requirements, with summary information for each.
Hotgardens - Advice about how to create a Mediterranean garden in a hot, dry climate using low water plants and trees.
Meta Description: [ Desert gardening, desert landscape, Las Vegas, Phoenix gardening, Mediterranean gardening in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. Plants that grow well in the desert, Free desert gardening newsletter ]
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Kamloops British Columbia - Local water conservation resource
Meta Description: [ An explanation and list of benefits for the use of Xeriscaping. ]
Southwest Florida Water Management District - Xeriscape Information for Southwest Florida
Summerland Xeriscape Garden - Planning practical turf areas, mulching, irrigation techniques, and a plant list for low-water gardening in the British Columbia southern interior region.
Meta Description: [ The Summerland Ornamental Gardens is a 16-acre public garden on the west bench above Okanagan Lake with irrigated and xeriscaped areas, collections of penstemons, irises, roses, and a museum of antique scientific equipment. Plants, seeds, souvenirs and light refreshments may be purchased. Areas ... ]
tanic Gardens - 12 Xeriscape gardening tips
Texas Agricultural Xeriscape - Information for water conservation in Texas with information on lanscpae plants friendly to the climate.
The Pacific Northwest Xeriscape Garden - Xeriscape garden with listing of plants used.
Meta Description: [ Come and see my garden in the Pacific Norhtwest. Listing of plants used. ]
Waste Efficient Landscaping - Guide to preparing outdoor areas with drought tolerant plants to reduce water consumption. Also links to other xeriscaping resources.
Meta Description: [ Information on xeriscaping--a waste-efficient landscaping technique, utilizing 'unthirsty' native
plants and drought tolerant exotics. Maintained by the California Integrated Waste Management Board. ]
Water conservation - Xeriscape resource for residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Meta Description: [ Water Information for Albuquerque ]
X Rated Gardening - Garden Centers of Colorado gardening guide for periods of heightened drought and watering restrictions
Xeriscape - Provides detailed information on water conservation through xeriscape techniques and plant selection, and on the demonstration garden in Colorado Springs.
Meta Description: [ At Colorado Springs Utilities, we define Xeriscape as an attractive, sustainable landscape that conserves water and is based on sound horticultural practices. ]
Xeriscape Colorado - non-profit organization promoting creative approaches to water conserving landscapes
Xeriscape Gardening News - Monthly xeriscape gardening e-zine/newsletter with helpful gardening information and hints for water-wise, drought tolerant gardening.
Meta Description: [ Catalog order for quality drought tolerant, xeriscape perennials, plants and gardening supplies. Order on-line or from print catalog ]
Xeriscape information - Resource for Xeriscape gardening including plants and water-saving information by Colorado State University
Meta Description: [ topics on xeriscape gardening ]
Xeriscape Misconceptions - Mistaken beliefs often prevent acceptance of Xeriscape and these should be corrected.
Xeriscape Plan and Design - A guide to planning, designing, developing and maintaining a water-conscious landscape in Georgia.
Xeriscape Plant Selections and Ideas - North Dakota xeriscape information including zonal planting concepts, the importance of mulching, and lists of grasses, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Meta Description: [ Grasses, trees and shrubs, flowers and
groud covers, the importance of mulching to conserve water, zonal
planning concepts ]
Xeriscape Plants - A few Xeriscape friendly plants provided by Aransas County Texas Cooperative Extension.
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