Xeriscape Dry Landscaping for Arizona

What is Xeriscape? The word xeriscape is a combination of the Greek word "xeros," which means dry, and landscape. Put together, xeriscape means "dry landscape."

Principles of Xeriscape Plan and design for function Functional turf area/irrigated separately Low volume drip system Low water plants with either shade/screening and borders and accents Organic water holding soil Mulches to cover and cool soil Maintenance – necessary but less

Sample Xeriscape

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How do I start? Place in groups of 3 to 4 Brainstorm viable Xeriscape plants for Arizona. Using graph paper draw a Xeriscape yard ¼ inch = 1 foot in scale. Place and justify your Xeriscape plants, turf, fountains etc. Finally build a small scale model of your yard.

Palm Tree bench Kid play area Stepping stones

Justify your reasoning on the plants chosen. We chose a cactus because of its low water needs and it provides nice accents in the yard.