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Xeriscape Your Yard to Save Lawn Watering
Water is the most valuable resource on earth.
Period. Water makes a big impact on every part of our lives. So
if we want to conserve it, where can we make the biggest impact?
A xeriscape yard. Nearly two thirds of household water use occurs
outdoors, and most of that goes right into the ground to keep our
yards green. By dramatically reducing your landscape watering needs,
a xeriscape yard can lower your overall water consumption by as
much as 50%.
Xeriscape refers to seven horticultural principles that help to
ensure that landscapes reflect a sensitivity to the local environment
and its climate. By using xeriscape principles, you can identify
landscape options, create a beautiful yard and, at the same time,
be mindful of the unique environment your yard is located in. And
once you learn how much water and work you save with a xeriscape
yard, you’ll wonder why you didn’t install one long
ago.
A Xeriscape Yard Starts With You—and
Low Water Use
A xeriscape yard starts with low water use
plants. Almost every area of the country has a wide variety of
xeriscape plants that are adapted to that environment and climate,
and need minimal watering. They come in many colors, shapes and
sizes and serve a variety of landscape purposes. So find the plants
that work best around your home, and start creating a xeriscape
yard that’s colorful and low-maintenance without taxing our
limited water resources.
Once you have your xeriscape plants installed, the second part
of a xeriscape plan involves watering them efficiently. In the
Southwest, The Water--Use It Wisely program helps by offering online
and printed watering guides that help to determine how much water
your xeriscape needs and how to match your watering system’s
output to those needs. With the right plants and efficient watering,
a xeriscape yard is one of your most powerful tools for saving
water. The only tool more powerful is you.
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