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Xeriscaping (from the Greek word "xeros" meaning "dry") is landscaping that doesn't require much water. Rocks, sand, gravel, and low-water desert plants are the primary features of xeriscaping.
Benefits are that it requires little water, and little maintenance. Disadvantages are that there are few "play" areas like lawns.
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Where is xeriscaping used?
Xeriscaping is usually used in a desert condition or where fresh water cannot be found. It is meant to reduce or eliminate the need of a supplemental irrigation.
What common misperception about xeriscaping does the author address in this article?
The author addresses the misperception that xeriscaping is dull and unattractive by highlighting the variety of colorful and visually appealing drought-tolerant plants that can be incorporated into a xeriscape garden.
How can Xeriscaping help conserve water?
Xeriscaping emphasizes on using native plants to beautify your space and conserve water. Native plants usually require less water to thrive on as compared to foreign plants. Which means the frequency of watering your plants goes down. In this way Xeriscaping helps conserve water while gardeining. Check out the link below for some cool tips on Xeriscaping.
Which of the seven principles noted in the article clearly shows that the primary aim of xeriscaping is about saving water and not about having beautiful lawns?
Xeriscaping (often incorrectly called zero-scaping or xeroscaping) is landscaping and gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation.[1]It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible, plentiful, or reliable supplies of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as access to water becomes more limited. Xeriscaping may be an alternative to various types of traditional gardening.[2][3]In some areas, terms such as water-conserving landscapes, drought-tolerant landscaping, and smart scaping are used instead. Plants whose natural requirements are appropriate to the local climate are emphasized, and care is taken to avoid losing water to evaporation and run-off. The specific plants used in xeriscaping depend upon the climate. Xeriscaping is different from natural landscaping, because the emphasis in xeriscaping is on selection of plants for water conservation, not necessarily selecting native plants.Public perception of xeriscaping has generally been negative as many assume that that these types of landscapes are ugly or limiting. However studies have shown that education in water conservation practices in the garden can greatly improve the public's perception of xeriscaping.[4]
What is the meaning of drought resistant that starts with a x?
it is xeriscaping:)i bet ur doing geography abcs
What has the author Mark Rumary written?
Mark Rumary has written: 'The dry garden' -- subject(s): Xeriscaping
What tools start with letter x?
Although it is not a tool, xeriscaping is gardening with very little water.
What is xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping and xerogardening refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation. It is promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible supplies of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as climate patterns shift. (Wikipedia)Check out the link given below. It has some cool tips on how to xeriscape your gardens.
What has the author Carol Bornstein written?
Carol Bornstein has written: 'Reimagining the California lawn' -- subject(s): Design, Lawns, Gardens, Xeriscaping, Drought-tolerant plants
Where is water scarcity happening?
one place where water scarcity is, is ghana
Are there any water words that start with the letter x?
xerophagy xylem xerophyte xanthein xanthomonad xanthomonas xenomi xeriscape xeriscaping xeromorphic xerophile xerotes xocoatl
How much water can be saved from xeriscaping?
It has been estimated that as much as 50-70% of treated house water goes to watering gardens and lawns. It has also been estimated that xeriscaping can cut that down to 10%. The figure can be further reduced, down to zero, with the use of grey and rain water. Grey water is recycled water from the house - except from the toilet. Rain water can be collected in rain barrels. A large portion of water that comes to our homes is used up for watering our plants. Today, when many places are experiencing water shortage, the need to plan a water wise garden has grown in importance.
