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What is Xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping is a relatively new landscape design that focuses on conserving water in and around your yard. It is defined as “simply landscaping with slow-growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard trimmings”.
1. Amending the Soil
Bring in some compost, or humus to help the plants thrive. By having all the proper nutrients readily available, less water is required for the roots to find the nutrients within the soil. More feeding means less watering.
2. Setting the Sprinklers
More zones on your sprinkler system allows you to be more specific with where your water is being dispersed. You can also set up drip systems, or bubblers, that provide water only to the base of the plant, or tree, rather than the traditional spray nozzles that cover everything. This results in less over watering and water run-off.
3. Watering Less
Most people believe they must water their yard at least 2 times a day. This is not always true for most yards. As Dale Edwards “The Sultan of Sod” will tell you, a lawn can be trained to thrive on just a minimal amount of water each week. With the proper watering cycle you can keep the lawn green and not let a drop of it go down the gutter.
4. Using a Groundcover
There are a variety of mulches and gravels that will not only decorate the flowerbeds but will also act as a barrier to help keep the soil moist. One of the options when considering xeriscaping is replacing the grass with rock or rock-dust. Dry creek beds and pathways are features that require no water and lower maintenance.
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