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- The term XERISCAPE means "water
conservation through creative landscaping". Xeriscaping
emphasizes the efficient use of the minimum amount of water required
to sustain an attractive and functional landscape.
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- The most significant benefit
of Xeriscaping is reduced water use. Water consumption to maintain
Xeriscape can be 50% or less of the amount needed to maintain
a traditional landscape on the same property. Xeriscaping usually
requires less fertilizer, less pruning, and less mowing, leaving
more time to enjoy the garden rather than work in it.
In Kamloops, the City has promoted Xeriscaping through the creation
of a Xeriscape Demonstration Garden in McArthur Park, and through
holding several xeriscaping seminars.
A Xeriscape garden can add beauty and colour to your landscaping
while minimizing water requirements.
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