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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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Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
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Porsche's Kitchen for Men
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Modern architecture mixes with traditional furnishings in Los Angeles house
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Grandma Gloria Swanson's influence is felt in every room of Brooke Anderson's home, which was designed by Gregory Ain. ALTHOUGH Brooke Anderson was brought up in a modern milieu, she credits her famous "Grams," actress Gloria Swanson, for imbuing her with a love for the traditional. As a young woman, Anderson frequently visited her grandmother's stylish apartment on Fifth Avenue across from Central Park. "It was formal but very comfortable, and filled with beautiful antiques with tons of books everywhere," Anderson recalls, adding that her grandmother always wanted to be an opera singer. "She had a baby grand piano in the living room where she would play and sing."
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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