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Landscaping - Xeriscaping for Resource COLORADO

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado

 

Snapshot & Benefits:
Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping, designed to conserve water, with slow-growing drought-tolerant plants. Xeriscape generally requires less fertilization and use of pesticides as compared to more traditional landscaping. The slower growing plants used in xeriscape require less maintenance, saving time and energy and producing less waste in the form of clippings.

Estimated Cost Savings:
There is great potential for cost-savings with xeriscaping. Those who pay for water use save simply by using less water. Reduced need for fertilizers and clippings disposal saves money as well.

Regional Issues:
Xeriscaping may be a necessity in some regions with arid climates or in cities or towns that restrict lawn watering.

Installation (Getting It Done):
Preparation in advance will help xeriscaping achieve long-term resource efficiency. However, it is not always possible to design entire landscapes from scratch, as they are often established when moving into a home. Converting portions of the landscaping to more resource-efficient plants and designs is a good option. Proper soil preparation and irrigation are key to successful xeriscaping.

Xeriscaping contractors come a in variety of shapes and sizes. Doing one's homework in advance is good practice. 

More Information On This Topic:

California Organic Materials Management: Xeriscaping 

Colorado State University: Xeriscaping - Trees and Shrubs

Colorado State University: Xeriscaping - Garden Flowers

Xeriscape Colorado - What is Xeriscape?

City of Albuquerque: What is Xeriscape?

Comments (3)

Johnathan Mullaney
Village Land Shoppe - Flagstaff, AZ
Broker, Flagstaff Real Estate

Cyrus,

These will work for Flagstaff Arizona too!  A lot of people I know order stuff from Santa Fe. They order from http://www.highcountrygardens.com/

Thanks for posting!

Jan 05, 2009 05:56 AM
Tim Cahill
RE/MAX Results - Arlington, MA
MBA, EcoBroker

Great info!  Thanks for sharing.

Some readers may also be interested in checking out the Ecological Landscaping Association's web site at http://Ecolandscaping.org

-Tim

Sep 30, 2009 08:57 AM
David Popoff
DMK Real Estate - Darien, CT
Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct

Cyrus, some great information here, you should sign up to become your local advisor at the new website GreenTowns.com

See my AR post for more information.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2453422/nar-green-joins-up-with-greentowns-com

Aug 15, 2011 01:49 AM