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7 Steps to Xeriscaping
Planning A WaterSaver Landscape
Xeriscaping. What in the world does that word mean and how on earth do you pronounce it? Xeriscaping (zir-e-skaping) simply means using plants that require less water to survive and using objects such as bricks, rocks, benches, gravel and deck areas instead of water-siphoning grass. It doesn't mean that you have to convert your lawn into a rock garden. And you don't have to go cold turkey on your grass. There are all kinds of beautiful water-saving groundcovers available that work well with – or should you be so bold, in place of – grass.
To learn how you can get a lawn that pays for itself click here.
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1. Planning and Design Discover how to use low-water flowers, plants and grasses in a variety of yards. Click here to learn more. 2. Use Turf Appropriately 3. Irrigate Efficiently 4. Conditioning Soil |
5. Mulching 6. Plant Selection 7. Maintaining Landscapes |
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A. Large Oak Tree |
F. Hot Afternoon Sun G. Poor Drainage H. Steep Slope Down I. Front Walk in Poor Shape |
J. Shade Tree |
O. Groundcover P. Terraced Rock Q. Lawn R. Brick Wall / Flagstone in Sand S.Wood Deck |
