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Water
Water is perhaps the most important single element to consider in designing your landscape. Your water source and it's location will help determine where you place the plantings in your landscape design. The natural amount of water available in your landscaping zone will also play a part in which plants you select. Abundant water may allow you to attempt growing plants that are not completely suited to your landscape environment, while a lack of water will obviously dictate your plant choices.
Water conservation is a growing concern throughout the world. New usage guidelines, tips for conservation, and landscaping techniques are all aimed at reducing water use and getting the most out of the water that we do use. Let's examine some of these ideas, and techniques for responsible use of water in landscaping.
You've probably heard it before, a heavy rain storm never does as much to relieve a drought as a slow and steady rain. When too much water is applied at once, it tends to run off before it has a chance to soak into the ground. The same theory applies to watering your landscape. A slow, steady sprinkler will benefit your landscape far more than a quick drenching.
When you water is as important as how much you water. Early morning watering is best for your landscape. The water has a chance to soak into the landscape instead of evaporating with the full heat of the sun, but the daylight and breeze allow the plants to dry off. Watering at night will leave the landscape wet and trigger the growth of mold.
Watering tips aside, sometimes it just doesn't pay to fight Mother Nature. If your landscaping climate is naturally hot and dry, then it makes sense to employ a landscape design that requires less water. Arid climates may benefit from xeriscape landscaping. This type of landscape design was originated in Texas, where water is a very precious commodity.
The concept of xeriscape landscaping is to provide a quality landscape that conserves water and protects the environment. Drought resistant plants are used and grouped together to reduce the amount of water wasted on landscapes where it's not needed. Water loving ground covers like grass may be totally eliminated from the landscape design and replaced with mulch or decorative stones. The entire landscape design can be very attractive while also being highly water efficient.
Becoming water-wise makes sense. It's good for you and good for your landscape.
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