Local Xeriscape Gardens Demonstrate What You Can Do Grab your mask, pack some snacks, and get inspired! If you’re planning on revamping your landscape this winter, one of the best design resource is your local xeriscape demonstration garden. They provide practical, first-hand examples of plants and plant combinations. Many of the gardens also have shady places to enjoy a picnic […]
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When it comes to desert landscaping you often hear the terms “ Xeriscape” and “zeroscape” used interchangeably, but have you ever wondered what the difference is between the two? Xeriscape and zeroscape are definitely not the same. Let’s explain: Xeriscape comes from the Greek word “xeric” meaning dry or arid. Zeroscape is basically a mispronunciation of Xeriscape. The correct way […]
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What is Xeriscape? Landscapes in urban backyards or around a rural home generally accommodate fruit or ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers that serve a variety of purposes: food, shade, screen, color, or wildlife habitat. With the right plant choices and placement, pleasing and functional landscapes can be achieved that will thrive with minimum irrigation and maintenance. “Xeriscape” promotes water-conserving landscapes […]
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Visiting a xeriscape demonstration garden, which showcases low-water-use plants, is an excellent way to get new and innovative ideas for your home landscape. You won’t have to travel far, as a number of the Water – Use It Wisely partners feature unique demonstration gardens right in your own community. Plan your visit today to one of the many demonstration gardens throughout […]
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Local Xeriscape Gardens. Great holiday getaways for landscaping ideas. The Xeriscape Demonstration Garden at Mesa Community College, installed in 1989, was one of the first in the Valley. You’ve heard about the benefits of forest bathing? Well, in the desert we have xeriscape bathing. Arizona’s many xeriscape demonstration gardens are perfect outdoor getaways during the holiday season. They provide calming places […]
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[…] there is bare ground. You have to water it, feed it, aerate it, and then there’s the mowing, blowing, edging, and dethatching to do. And, the typical conversion to a Xeriscape can save 50% or more on your outdoor water use. If you’re tired of all the time and effort, and you’ve entertained the idea of converting your grassy outdoors […]
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[…] If a year-round green lawn is desired, winter ryegrass needs to be seeded each fall, creating more work and requiring more resources to maintain it properly. Convert unused grass areas to Xeriscape and reap the benefits. Understandably, taking out unused grass areas can be a big decision for homeowners, businesses and communities. But, don’t be concerned that Xeriscape is just rocks and […]
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[…] Progams Phoenix Water Conservation Incentives Scottsdale Water Rebates Surprise Water Conservation Rebate Program Tempe Water Conservation Rebates Tucson Residential Rebates, and Commercial & Multifamily Rebates 5. Landscapes That Thrive Xeriscape design and low-water-use plants can create stunning results! Transform your yard with a gorgeous, low-maintenance, desert-friendly xeriscape that offers colorful blooms, shady spots, and a habitat for butterflies and […]
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[…] Plants for the Arizona Desert. This online book offers hundreds of choices, including vines, trees, perennials, and succulents, as well as 30+ suggested plant combinations. Visiting one of the many Xeriscape demonstration gardens in the area is another way to see and identify plants you like. Snap a photo and take it your local nursery. Install Xeriscape Landscaping: If you’re […]
Read More[…] to the resources provided by the city of Phoenix Water Services Department. Phoenix Water recently collaborated with design experts from Arizona State University to produce free, easy-to-use desert landscape, or xeriscape, design guides that anyone can download. The Desert Landscapes in Your Front Yard guides were created to offer ideas for three typical front yard sizes. Each inspirational design guide […]
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[…] an indentation into the soil. Slowly, water seeped into the depression, confirming his worse fear… “Overwatering!” he declared. His observations quickly became a quest to figure out how this model xeriscape garden could become the scene of such mass destruction. As he explored the area, he quickly noticed a probable culprit. Wiggling out of the ground was a drip irrigation […]
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[…] on her blog www.azplantlady.com. She is passionate about teaching people about the amazing desert plants that thrive in our landscapes. She recently authored the book, Dry Climate Gardening. Planting ahead – Xeriscape landscape Planting ahead – Xeriscape landscape Planting ahead – Tree providing shade Planting ahead – Tree providing shade Shrub in bloom Shrub in bloom Butterfly on milkweed Butterfly on […]
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