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xeriscapeenUK
xer·i·scape X0005050 (zîr′ĭ-skāp′)n. A landscaping method that employs drought-resistant plants and special techniques to conserve water.
[xeri(c) + (land)scape.]
xer′i·scape′ v.xeriscape (ˈzɪərɪˌskeɪp) n (Horticulture) a landscaping method designed to conserve water in arid regions by using plants that require little water and by employing efficient irrigation techniquesvb (tr) (Horticulture) to landscape (an arid place) in a way that conserves by using plants that require little water and by employing efficient irrigation techniquesXeriscapeenUK
XeriscapeDerived from the Greek word “xeros,” meaning dry and combined with “landscape,” Xeriscape means gardening with less than average water. It is a trademarked term for water-efficient choices in planting and irrigation design that refers to seven basic principles for conserving water and protecting the environment: (1) planning and design, (2) use of well-adapted plants, (3) soil analysis, (4) practical turf areas, (5) use of mulches, (6) appropriate maintenance, and (7) efficient irrigation.FinancialSeexeriscaping |