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You should never try to plant a full garden
if you just have too many other things competing
for your time such as a hectic work schedule or
large family.
A new method of gardening called Xeriscaping may
be just the answer for those folks who are too
busy for a traditional garden. Xeriscaping has
its origins in Colorado where water is often
hard to come by. This minimal approach to garden
gives you a great look without the constant
maintenance and watering required by other types
of gardens.
In order to encourage water conservations many
places in Colorado actually offer free
Xeriscaping lessons. Those who live in other
areas which are facing a drought should consult
with their local water provider about the
availability of lessons in their area. These
classes will be able to give you advice which is
specific to your climate and region when it
comes to types of plants and how much water they
will require.
Many people think of a rock bed for a garden
when they hear the term Xeriscaping. This
concept is “zero scaping” and very different
from what we are discussing here. The focus of
“zero scaping” is to give you a maintenance free
yard, which is why you often end up with nothing
by rocks. Xeriscaping, on the other hand, will
keep maintenance to a minimum but still result
in a stylish and attractive yard.
Xeriscaping can be implemented with making a
mess out of your yard. The main theory is to
choose low maintenance plants and strategically
place them in parts of your yard where they will
thrive. Main concerns are providing the correct
amount of shade for a plant and to create
groupings of plants with similar water
requirements.
You want to choose all your plants as the first
step in your Xeriscaping makeover. All your
plants should require minimal amounts of water.
You don’t need to chose cacti; just avoid plants
that need large amounts of water each day. Local
plants will usually be your best bet.
Plant placement is the second most important
part of Xeriscaping. You can save a lot of water
by grouping plants that have similar water
needs. Depending on the plants requirements it
should be located where it can receive the ideal
amount of sun, shade, and protection from the
wind. You want to choose plants that have
adapted to the various climate conditions of
your yard. Xeriscaping is a great way to save
water and time next time you renovate your yard.
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