xeriscaping
Waterless landscape design
Xeriscaping is landscaping designed to minimize water use, typically in arid climates.
The approach favors drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation, and mulching over thirsty lawns: The HOA finally allowed xeriscaping after years of drought restrictions.
The xeri- comes from Greek for dry.
Moisture-retaining flora
- cactiSpiny water-storing plants
- agaveSpiny desert succulent
- yuccaSpiny desert plant
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
sedum · lantana · sagebrush · buffalograss · groundcover · perennials · mesquite · penstemon
Loose small rock fragments
Prolonged water scarcity
- desertTo leave behind completely
- dryFree from moisture
- aridDevoid of water
- parchedExtremely dry or thirsty
sunbaked · heatwave · evaporation · Mediterranean · semi-arid · hot · sunny · southwestern
Able to withstand aridity
- evapotranspirationWater loss from land surfaces
- greywaterLight household wastewater
Not harming the environment
- permacultureSustainable ecosystem design method
- compostingDecomposing organic matter deliberately
- pollinator-friendlySupporting insects that spread pollen
- biodiversityRange of life forms
succulents
Moisture-retaining flora
lavender · sedum · lantana · sagebrush · buffalograss · groundcover · perennials · mesquite · penstemon · salvia
gravel
Loose small rock fragments
drought
Prolonged water scarcity
parched · sunbaked · heatwave · evaporation · Mediterranean · semi-arid · hot · sunny · southwestern
drought-tolerant
Able to withstand aridity
- evapotranspirationWater loss from land surfaces
- greywaterLight household wastewater
eco-friendly
Not harming the environment
- permacultureSustainable ecosystem design method
- compostingDecomposing organic matter deliberately
- pollinator-friendlySupporting insects that spread pollen
biodiversity · low-maintenance · organic · chemical-free · regenerative
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- landscapinglawn care, lawn mowing, grading, gardening, trees
- desert conservationwater management, habitat restoration, endangered species, native plants, invasive species
- desert farmingdate palms, dates, drip irrigation, irrigation canals, drought resistance
- eco-gardennative plants, pollinator garden, rain garden, compost, mulch
- landscape designgarden design, landscape plans, plant selection, hardscape, softscape
xeriscapingtropical landscaping
Warm-climate yard design
English garden · manicured lawn · water garden · bog garden · overwatering