Sep 3, 2013 · Xeriscape gardening can look lush, colorful and be a snap to maintain. To help people learn how to have a beautiful garden while being water consious, Colorado Springs Utilities has …

Feb 22, 2019 · Although the term ‘xeriscape’ may conjure up a bleak and lifeless landscapes, the practice of xeriscaping is a highly desirable landscaping endeavor in arid or semiarid regions that can …

Feb 22, 2008 · Whether you plan to completely redesign your landscape, or just implement a few xeriscaped areas, hydrozoning is key. Grouping plants with similar water needs and climatic …

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Jun 21, 2013 · To start your xeriscape cottage garden, work from the ground up and learn what you need to do to the soil to increase water absorption while maintaining excellent drainage. Consider …

Nov 7, 2008 · E. farinosa makes a good xeriscape plant for those sunny, dry areas in the western United States. Seeds can be collected, allowed to dry and planted outside after last frost.

Oct 1, 2012 · The Texas ranger is a classic xeriscape plant but it can also be used in the transition zone between xeriscape landscaping and conventional landscaping. It can also be used in drier and better …

May 1, 2014 · Yucca brevifolia, the Joshua Tree is one of the most well known, iconic plants of the southwest. This article serves as an introduction to this fascinating and unusual plant.

Jan 23, 2013 · Manzanita adds a touch of the wild beauty of the Far West to the native plant garden or xeriscape border. Below is a very small sampling of manzanita species and cultivars.

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