Definitions for "Xeriscape"
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A patented name that stands for water-conserving landscapes.
a landscape designed with drought-tolerant plants.
a landscape that conserves water and protects the environment
a landscape which uses plants that have low water requirements, making them able to withstand extended periods of drought and to survive and actually thrive in areas of low rainfall
a low-water yard that might contain shrubs, flowers, rocks, and
a water-conserving landscape design
a way to convert a regular looking landscape into a professional looking low maintenance landscape
Landscaping that requires little water from irrigation.
A seven step approach to landscaping that is designed to reduce maintenance and the need for resources such as water and insecticides.
creative landscaping for water and energy efficiency and lower maintenance. The seven xeriscape principles are: good planning and design; practical lawn areas; efficient irrigation; soil improvement; use of mulches; low water demand plants; good maintenance.
Landscaping with native and naturalized plant species that are adapted to survive in of the National Xeriscape Council, Inc., and accordingly areas of low precipitation. [Trademark Note: The term "Xeriscape" is a trademark must always be capitalized, must always be used the first time with a "â„¢" symbol, and can only be used as an adjective, e.g., Xeriscape landscaping, a Xeriscape garden, etc.
Type of landscaping which uses plants that grow successfully in arid climates and, therefore, do not use much water.
(ZEER - ah - skape) - a type of landscape designed to use water efficiently
zerr-eeh-skaap) A desert-dry garden, regulated hot/dry greenhouse environment, or extremely water-conservative landscape planting.