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WATER CONSERVATION :: XERISCAPE
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING
 Where does the majority of water used in a residence go? Outdoors - in the yard!
During the summer months, as much as 50% of water used at a residence is applied to a
landscape. Recent summers have required a significant amount of
irrigation to keep landscape alive.
What's the solution? Consider Xeriscape Landscaping, a new concept in reducing
outdoor water use, which saves time and money.
Xeriscape comes from the Greek word Xeros,
which means dry. There are seven principles to Xeriscape Landscaping.
- Plan and design the landscape to fit the needs of your unique family situation.
- Limit lawn and shrub areas that require the greatest amount of water for plant
maintenance.
- Irrigate efficiently by grouping
together like-plants that require similar water needs, and avoid watering during the heat of the day when most water is lost to
evaporation.
- Provide a healthy mix of soil nutrients to encourage development of healthy plant
growth.
- Mulch flower beds annually to retain moisture, reduce weak growth, and maintain
temperature levels.
- Select native or drought tolerant plants
that have less water demands.
- Reduce maintenance requirements.
Interested in learning more helpful
hints? Learn how mulching
can help.
Plants, Flowers & Shrubs
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Salvia |
Coneflowers |
Lantana |
These
drought-tolerant plants, flowers and shrubs
thrive in the Texas sun. They can help conserve
water, save money on your water bill and
maintain a beautiful landscape through the
summer.
Tour the City of Arlington's
Xeriscape Garden
Visit the
award-winning Xeriscape Demonstration Garden at Veteran’s Park located at 3600 W.
Arkansas Ln. and discover the principles which lead to saving water and having a
beautiful lawn.
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