September 30th, 2009 
Tushar Mathur World is running out of water and adequate supply of fresh water has become a critical issue for the future prosperity of places all over the world. The ever increasing population has increased the demand for water also. On top of that, irregular rainfalls and periodic droughts in many parts of the world have created a difficult situation in many parts of the world. So, all the Governments have started different campaigns for green living houses and building. Xeriscape landscaping is such one type of green living idea.
Xeriscaping is a landscaping which is specifically created to conserve water, by planting slow-growing drought-tolerant plants, shrubs and trees to help protect the environment. Xeriscaping requires less fertilization and minimum use of pesticides. These slow-growing vegetations used in xeriscape require little maintenance and hence save you time and energy. Xeriscaping is also referred by the name “water-wise or water-smart landscaping”. Landscape and water industry professionals throughout the world have adapted Xeriscaping as a comprehensive approach to landscaping for water conservation and give this as one of the easy tips for green living to people. Xeriscaping has now become essential in many areas with arid climates.
There is great potential for cost-savings with xeriscape landscaping. You can save just by using less water, spending less on fertilizers and saving money on clippings disposal. Xeriscaping can help you achieve long-term resource efficiency by including designs to some portions of your landscape to more resource-efficient plants.
The best and outstanding landscape plants for xeriscaping are Grasses, Vines and Groundcovers, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees and Water-Saving Native Plants.
The seven main principles of xeriscaping:
1. Planning and design
2. Soil analysis
3. Practical turf areas
4. Appropriate plant selection
5. Using efficient irrigation
6. Use mulches
7. Appropriate maintenance
You can also help preserve our most precious natural resource-water by incorporating a xeriscape landscaping in your property and contribute to lower the effects of global warming.
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