{"id":9307,"date":"2019-11-11T06:07:38","date_gmt":"2019-11-10T20:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardens.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/?p=9307"},"modified":"2023-08-04T14:02:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T04:02:34","slug":"the-basics-of-xeriscaping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/gardens\/2019\/11\/11\/the-basics-of-xeriscaping\/","title":{"rendered":"Xeriscaping – Save Water While Still Achieving a Beautiful Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You can do your part to save water while still achieving a beautiful yard with xeriscaping.
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The average American household uses more than 300 gallons of water each day. Nearly 30 percent of that is for outdoor use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In all, experts estimate that some nine billion gallons of water are used for landscape irrigation each day across the US. And a significant portion of that outdoor water is actually wasted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can do your part to save water while still achieving a beautiful yard with xeriscaping<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Xeriscaping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that uses native, drought-tolerant\nplants or plants adapted to dry environments. Derived from the Greek xeros\nmeaning “dry,” the term means literally “dry landscape.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upfront Investment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The planning process of xeriscape requires you to assess\nyour yard and climate to design an efficient space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xeriscaping will usually cost as much as – or slightly more\nthan – a regular landscape job. Some experts put the estimated cost at $1.50 to\n$2.50 per square foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plants in a xeriscape garden reduce the need for water for outdoor use and lawn maintenance. Over time, you’ll be able to recover this investment through reduced water bills and maintenance costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Planning Your Xeriscape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because xeriscaping uses both native and drought-tolerant plant species, plant varieties will differ according to location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reap the benefits of your future drought-tolerant\nlandscape, follow the principles outlined in the infographic below when\nplanning your xeriscape yard or garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, though, that you do not have to live in a dry, arid climate to reduce your water use! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plants to Consider for Your Xeriscape Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the planting zone in which you live, you may\nfind many drought-tolerant plants can thrive in your region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designing Your Xeriscape Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Xeriscaping allows you the ability to design whatever yard or garden you want with features like walkways, stone,<\/a> and fire pits<\/a>, among others. You can design a xeriscape garden that fits into any size space, too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are a few basic design tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While creating a xeriscaped lawn requires careful planning in the beginning, you can expect to spend less time working in the yard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your xeriscape garden will require less watering, weed\npulling, and mowing. That means more time to enjoy your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using native plants also increases the likelihood that your\ngarden will thrive and flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you think you’re ready for a xeriscape garden? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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