Xeriscaping Landscaping Gardening

The concept of xeriscape was developed in Denver, Colorado, in response to water shortages. "Xeros" is a Greek word that means "dry." Xeriscape refers to a landscape that uses little supplemental water. It does not refer to a dry, barren landscape, nor is a xeriscape a "no maintenance" landscape. Like traditional landscapes, a xeriscape may be designed to minimize labor or to require frequent care. Many people appreciate beautiful landscapes, but have limited time to spend tending a garden. By using plants that are well adapted, mulches that suppress weeds and conserve water, and drip irrigation to make the most use of water, these landscapes can have color and fragrance with only monthly or seasonal gardening chores. Gardeners who like to spend time in the garden can design a xeriscape to be as labor intensive as a highly maintained traditional garden, but use much less water.

• 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.
  
• David Winger Garden Photography - A collection of garden photographs including Xeriscape gardens.
  
• 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.
  
• Xeriscape information - Resource for Xeriscape gardening including plants and water-saving information by Colorado State University
  
• Texas Agricultural Xeriscape - Information for water conservation in Texas with information on lanscpae plants friendly to the climate.
  
• Xeriscape Plants - A few Xeriscape friendly plants provided by Aransas County Texas Cooperative Extension.
  
• Hotgardens - Advice about how to create a Mediterranean garden in a hot, dry climate using low water plants and trees.
  
• Desert Gardens - Community contribution site featuring articles, blogs, and discussion areas.
  
• 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.
  
• Denver Botanic Gardens - 12 Xeriscape gardening tips
  
• Waste Efficient Landscaping - Guide to preparing outdoor areas with drought tolerant plants to reduce water consumption. Also links to other xeriscaping resources.
  
• Xeriscape Misconceptions - Mistaken beliefs often prevent acceptance of Xeriscape and these should be corrected.
  
• 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.
  
• Water conservation - Xeriscape resource for residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico
  
• Southwest Florida Water Management District - Xeriscape Information for Southwest Florida
  
• Xeriscape Council of New Mexico - Organization of horticultural professionals and gardeners provides information on its mission and goals, the annual conference, xeriscape references, and a list of gardens to visit in New Mexico.
  
• X Rated Gardening - Garden Centers of Colorado gardening guide for periods of heightened drought and watering restrictions
  
• 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.
  
• Gardenweb: Xeriscaping and Southwestern Gardening - Discussion forum.
  
• The Pacific Northwest Xeriscape Garden - Xeriscape garden with listing of plants used.
  
• Xeriscape Gardening News - Monthly xeriscape gardening e-zine/newsletter with helpful gardening information and hints for water-wise, drought tolerant gardening.
  
• 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.
  
• Xeriscape Colorado - non-profit organization promoting creative approaches to water conserving landscapes
  
• Xeriscape Plan and Design - A guide to planning, designing, developing and maintaining a water-conscious landscape in Georgia.
  
• Xeriscape - Provides detailed information on water conservation through xeriscape techniques and plant selection, and on the demonstration garden in Colorado Springs.
  
  

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