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1. Desert Landscaping Styles June 25, 2009 Deserts are defined not by heat, but by aridity. Most deserts have less than 10 inches of rainfall a year, and this is the natural situation in significant parts of the south-west of the United States. Climate change may be expected to extend the area subject to this regime. Although heat does not define desert areas, it is nonetheless true that many desert areas of the continental United States have average summer temperatures above 85?F. For most of human history small numbers of passing nomads and smaller numbers of holy men and women seeking solitude were the only human inhabitants of... (read more) Author: Steve Boulden

2. Xeriscape Your Garden April 16, 2009 Xeriscaping is a form of gardening that was designed for dry areas where watering can be a challenge. By spending some extra planning time choosing the specific plants and garden design, you can conserve water and save time on maintenance. The Basic Fundamentals Water Conservation: Begin your planning around this one main feature of xeriscaping. Research the drought-resistant and native plants common to your area. Know what the annual precipitation is for your area and how it is spread throughout the season. Plan your garden on paper by noting the north, south, east and west a... (read more) Author: Mike Askins

3. A Beautiful Desert Landscaping Is Possible February 27, 2009 Contrary to the popular misconception of the lack of green life in the desert, an enjoyable desert landscaping is possible. After all, the desert is like any other habitat on Earth, and it holds a large and interesting array of green life, and you can take it to your backyard! Desert landscaping is hot right now because is a great way to make a garden easy to maintain and to save water as well. You can make just part of your garden landscaping as a desert, or you can convert all your landscaping into xeriscape. Xeriscape? Xeriscaping: the fancy word for desert landscaping Xerisc... (read more) Author: Cindy Heller

4. Learning About Xeriscaping To Save Time and Water November 29, 2008 While having a full fledged garden is rewarding and enjoyable, lots of people simply don't have the time that is required to maintain it. Whether you have too much going on at work or too many kids to take care of, you should never try to operate a garden if you don't think you can handle it. For those people who are just too busy for a normal garden, I would suggest a somewhat recent method of gardening known as Xeriscaping. This minimal yet stylish theory first emerged in Colorado when water levels were at an all time low. It is a great method of having a great looking yard or garden, withou... (read more) Author: Jasper Sayer

5. The Care and Feeding of Rock Gardens October 24, 2008 Rock gardens are a great landscaping choice, especially for environments that don't get a lot of rain and consequently can't support the convential lawn without wasteful water usage. They are also a great component of xeriscaping, planting a lawn with plants that don't require extra water. A rock garden is virtually maintenance free, which is one reason they are so popular. Visualize the site and size of your rock garden. It is helpful, when visiting a nursery or hunting for rocks at a local river, to have an idea of the kind of garden you want. Putting together a blueprint of your future ga... (read more) Author: Mike Taylor

6. Care and Growth of Crassula Ovata or Jade Plants a Succulent Garden Favorite October 07, 2008 Crassula ovata or Jade plants are shrubby succulent plants that make excellent choices for dry gardens and container plants. Xeriscaping with drought tolerant cactus and succulent plants has become popular in dry areas or places where water conservation is a concern. Jades have thick, deep green leaves sometimes tinged with red on the edges. The leaf shape, like the name ovata implies, are oval from 1 - 2 inches long. Crassula ovata develop thick, fat trunks that have an aged look and will eventually grow up to 8 feet tall. In late winter jade plants get 3 inch clusters of light pink... (read more) Author: Laura Zinkan

7. Xeriscaping for an attractive California yard October 02, 2008 Having an attractive yard in California used to mean that you spent copious amounts of water to water the lawn and followed the schedule of "Water Days" for your street with fanatical devotion. However, the concept of using native plants to ornament one's property instead of water-guzzling imports has been growing more popular of late. There are many great reasons to switch to native plants and create a mini-tribute to the natural beauty of California. The term "xeriscape" (Greek: xeros = dry; -scape = view, scene) means landscaping in such a way that you do not have to su... (read more) Author: Greg Haraksin

8. Xeriscape - Landscape Water Conservation August 22, 2008 Xeriscaping literally means "dry"-landscaping. This form of landscaping is designed to use plants that are not overly reliant on water. Also, conservation of water resources, these days, is of the utmost importance when one takes climate-change into consideration. Xeriscaping, being a more efficient use of water to take care of your garden, has become popular in areas that are naturally dry and areas that are prone to drought (Australia being one example). In America, much of the land west of the Rocky Mountains is considered semi-arid, prone to drought and therefore, a good area to consider... (read more) Author: chris meagher

9. Xeriscaping Incorporates Financial and Environmental Benefits July 24, 2008 Designing one’s landscaping is always a delicate dance, and one based primarily on personal tastes. In economically challenging times, however, incorporating landscaping that serves as an advocate for water conservation is also vitally important. Enter xeriscaping, a landscape design specifically suited for areas that are susceptible to high temperatures and dry climates. Flowing Wells Landscape Construction invites you to learn more about this beneficial and stylish form of landscaping from a Scottsdale landscaper well-versed in both its intricacies and its benefits. A common elem... (read more) Author: Jason Skmich

10. What Makes A "Green" Home? July 07, 2008 While "green" has become quite the buzzword when it comes to home building and design, what exactly it means isn't always clear. There are a few standards for eco-friendly homes, but the term "green" doesn't have a universal definition beyond being a color made by mixing yellow and blue. So how does a consumer know when a home the builder is calling "green" is actually built with an ecological focus, or at least enough of one to justify its price? Some of the standards for ecologically minded homes include increased insulation. To be really energy efficient, a h... (read more) Author: Karrie Rose

11. Free Your Yard and the Rest Will Follow November 02, 2007 Do you want to raise the value of your home? Is your area affected by drought? Are you concerned about the nation's water supply? What if I told you there was a way to improve your curb appeal, increase your home's worth, reduce your water usage and lower your yard's chemical dependence? Xeriscaping can do it all. What is xeriscaping? It's the practice of conserving water by landscaping, or planting a drought-resistant, climate appropriate garden that requires little or no supplemental irrigation. This is often achieved by using plants that are native to an area, which has the added bene... (read more) Author: Branden Schroeder

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