Best XeriScape Designers in Layton Utah
Plants
Use drought-resistant plants. In general, these plants have leaves which are small, thick, glossy, silver-grey, or fuzzy – all characteristics which help them save water.
Saves Water
For most of Utah, Arizona and California over 50% of residential water used is applied to landscape and lawns. Xeriscape can reduce landscape water use by 50 – 75%.
Flip Your Strip
Park strips on average waste more water than lawn areas because it is difficult to irrigate them. Flipping your park strip and replacing it with rock, mulch or some other type of material will help conserve water.
Less Maintenance
Aside from occasional trimming and weeding, maintenance is minimal. Watering requirements are low, and can be met with simple irrigation systems. This is water wise!
Conserve!
Taking action now will help future generations understand the importance of water conservation and proper landscape design.
Water Wise!
The fundamental element of Xeriscape design is water conservation. Landscape designers constantly look for ways to reduce the amount of applied water and to maximize the use of natural precipitation. Here in Utah we have limited precipitation so irrigation design is critical.
What is Xeriscaping?
It is a type of landscape that uses plants with low water needs. It is a method most commonly used in areas where water shortages are common. Drought-resistant plants and low maintenance grasses, those requiring water only every 2 to 3 weeks, are used, in addition to irrigating with drip irrigation, soil improvements, and heavy mulching. Anything that allows for better water absorption and retention is part of the exeriscape technique. The term comes from the Greek word xeros, meaning dry.
Originally developed for drought-afflicted areas, the principles of xeriscape today have an ever broadening appeal. With water now considered an expensive and limited resource, all landscaping projects, residential or commercial, can benefit from this alternative.
Reduce the size of turf areas as much as possible, while retaining some turf for open space, functionality and visual appeal. Turf is the most water dependent plant we use in our landscapes. When planting new turf or seeding existing lawns, ask at your garden center for water-saving species adapted to your area.