Xeriscape

Question 1

What is Xeriscape landscape?

Answer 1

A landscpe that minimizes added water and is drought tolerant.

Question 2

What are the seven steps to a Xeriscape landscape?

Answer 2

1. Planning and Design
2. Soil Analysis
3. Appropriate Plant Selection
4. Practical Turf Areas
5. Efficient Irrigation
6. Use of Mulches
7. Appropriate Maintenance

Question 3

What are the three water-use zones and how do they differ?

Answer 3

Low would be plants that you don’t see much and can get a bit wilted as t hey naturally would to survive drought.
High are herbaceous perennials and color annuals requiring more water and maintenance. Medium is somewhere between the two.

Question 4

Is drought tolerance the only criteria in plant selection for Xeriscape-type landscapes?

Answer 4

Plant selection is based on water use, functionality and sun requirements.

Question 5

What is meant by practical turf area?

Answer 5

Practical turf areas are part of a landscape where turf is the most efficient and practical use. So areas that might receive higher traffic, or where kids can play etc.

Question 6

What are some maintenance practices that minimize water-demanding new growth?

Answer 6

Mow the lawn higher as to not take off more than 1/3 of a blade of grass so it regrows more efficiently. Aeration, planting plants than can partially shade areas.

Question 7

What are some plant survival tactics during drought or watering restrictions?

Answer 7

Consider saving the most difficult or costly to replace, Use Hydrogels and mulch to preserve water. Water in the evening or early morning.