Xeriscaping
Xeriscape
is a systematic concept for saving water in landscaped areas.
By definition, Xeriscape means some water applied in well-controlled
amounts and locations in the landscape. The use of Xeriscape
does not just mean a dry rock and gravel using only native
plants with no lawn or greenery to be seen. Nor does Xeriscaping
mean
a bland colors landscape. On the contrary, a well planned Xeriscapes
can be filled with examples of the beauty and diversity.
Xeriscaping
is not xeroscaping. Xeriscaping is more about using water
wisely and less about color or texture. Many plants can
thrive in harsh climates like those found in high desert regions
like Santa Fe. Xeriscaping focus on providing water to plants
and trees in a manner that helps them thrive with the minimal
amount of water.
Xeriscaping
not only can provide years of beauty but can add to the value
of your property. With increasing
water restrictions
being placed the use of Xeriscaping can pay for itself in
just a couple of years or less. A good Xeriscaping design can
also reduce
water and maintenance costs by up to 60%. |
