Description
In the Sonoran Desert, many people call water efficient, creative landscapes Xeriscapes. This term comes from the Greek word xeros, which means dry, and refers to seven horticultural principles which help to ensure that landscapes, wherever they are located, reflect a sensitivity to the local environment and its climate. By using the Xeriscape principles, you can identify landscape options, express your crativity and, at the same time, be mindful and respectful of our unique desert environment. This guide will provide the kind of information needed to plan, install and care for a xeriscape. It is filled with ideas, instructions, tips and illustrations to help you create a landscape that will beautify your home and meet your recreational needs. The guide is organized into four sections, each covering a different aspect of the Xeriscape proccess. You can read the guide all ata once or refer to specific secitons as needed. An extensive list of resources is located at the end of the guide. It provides suggested reading material, websites, telephone numbers for organizations that offer information on Xeriscape, and places to visit to learn more about Xeriscape. You may already have an established landscape and are reading this guide with the idea of converting your water intensive landsacpe to a Xeriscape or of modiftying your existing Xeriscape to enhance it sbeauty, functionality or water efficeincy. This guide is for you too. All of the stpes included in the guide can be directlya pplied or modified to plan and incorporate hcanges into existing landscapes.
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