Hello friends
Do u know about xeriscaping??
Xeriscaping
It is a new approach in landscaping, which means Xeri-Xero care. Landscape without care.
The seven water-saving principles of Xeriscape landscaping are not new;
they have been practiced in the landscape industry for decades.
Combining all seven into a comprehensive program of landscape water conservation is what makes Xeriscape landscaping unique.
The principles are:
Planning and design
Creating a water-efficient landscape design.
The purpose of planning is to design a landscape that will have the appearance and function you desire while conserving water.
Soil analysis and preparation
As a rule-of-thumb, till in 4 to 6 inches of organic material such as shredded pine bark, compost or leaves.
Practical turf areas To conserve water, reduce the size of the lawn by including patios, decks, shrub beds and groundcovers in the landscape design. Confine grass to blocky, squarish areas that are easier to maintain
Appropriate plant selection Select trees, shrubs and groundcovers that are adapted to your region’s soil and climate.
Efficient irrigation Drip irrigation is more efficient and more beneficial to plants than
sprinkler irrigation.
Use of mulchesMulches can be organic materials such as pine bark, compost and woodchips; or inorganic materials such as lava rock, limestone or permeable plastic (not sheet plastic).
Appropriate maintenance Mowing grass at the proper height conserves water because it encourages root systems to grow deeper and become more water-efficient.
Mow St. Augustinegrass and buffalograss at 3 inches, Bermudagrass at 1inch, centipedegrass and Zoysiagrass at 2 inches.
Fertilize the lawn once in the spring and again in the fall.
Use a slow-release form of nitrogen in the spring application and a quick-release form in the fall. Apply only 1 pound of actual nitrogen fertilizer per 1,000 square feet of lawn at one time.
A well-designed landscape that uses Xeriscape principles can reduce maintenance
by as much as 50 percent through reduced mowing, once-a-year mulching, the
elimination of unadapted plants that require lots of water, and efficient irrigation.
So i suggest people o try xeriscaping as a new approch towards greening.
regards
kirti
Do u know about xeriscaping??
Xeriscaping
It is a new approach in landscaping, which means Xeri-Xero care. Landscape without care.
The seven water-saving principles of Xeriscape landscaping are not new;
they have been practiced in the landscape industry for decades.
Combining all seven into a comprehensive program of landscape water conservation is what makes Xeriscape landscaping unique.
The principles are:
Planning and design
Creating a water-efficient landscape design.
The purpose of planning is to design a landscape that will have the appearance and function you desire while conserving water.
Soil analysis and preparation
As a rule-of-thumb, till in 4 to 6 inches of organic material such as shredded pine bark, compost or leaves.
Practical turf areas To conserve water, reduce the size of the lawn by including patios, decks, shrub beds and groundcovers in the landscape design. Confine grass to blocky, squarish areas that are easier to maintain
Appropriate plant selection Select trees, shrubs and groundcovers that are adapted to your region’s soil and climate.
Efficient irrigation Drip irrigation is more efficient and more beneficial to plants than
sprinkler irrigation.
Use of mulchesMulches can be organic materials such as pine bark, compost and woodchips; or inorganic materials such as lava rock, limestone or permeable plastic (not sheet plastic).
Appropriate maintenance Mowing grass at the proper height conserves water because it encourages root systems to grow deeper and become more water-efficient.
Mow St. Augustinegrass and buffalograss at 3 inches, Bermudagrass at 1inch, centipedegrass and Zoysiagrass at 2 inches.
Fertilize the lawn once in the spring and again in the fall.
Use a slow-release form of nitrogen in the spring application and a quick-release form in the fall. Apply only 1 pound of actual nitrogen fertilizer per 1,000 square feet of lawn at one time.
A well-designed landscape that uses Xeriscape principles can reduce maintenance
by as much as 50 percent through reduced mowing, once-a-year mulching, the
elimination of unadapted plants that require lots of water, and efficient irrigation.
So i suggest people o try xeriscaping as a new approch towards greening.
regards
kirti