Purpose of Landscaping Beauty Utility Conservation Waterwise Options Zeroscaping Xeriscaping Wildfire Aware Options Defensible landscaping Zoning Zeroscaping Low to No Maintenance Landscaping Design ID: 705310
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Conserve
Waterwise LandscapingSlide2
Purpose of Landscaping
Beauty
Utility
ConservationSlide3
Waterwise Options
Zeroscaping
Xeriscaping
Wildfire Aware Options
Defensible landscaping
ZoningSlide4
Zeroscaping
Low to No Maintenance Landscaping DesignSlide5
Characteristics
Uses a variety of rocks for design
Sparse use of drought resistant plants
Relies on rainwater or limited wateringSlide6
Benefits
Conserves water
Saves $$$
Low maintenance
Presents minimal pest and disease problems
Saves landfill spaceSlide7
Disadvantages
Scarcity of plant life
Possibility of unattractive aesthetic qualitySlide8
Xeriscaping
Water
–
Conservative
Approach to LandscapingSlide9
Characteristics
Uses a variety of rocks for design
Sparse use of drought resistant plants
Relies on rainwater or limited wateringSlide10
Benefits
Conserves water
Provides
attractive
planning options
Presents minimal pest and disease problems
Requires low pruning and maintenanceSaves landfill spaceSlide11
Disadvantages
None!
Initial cost is offset by future savingsSlide12
“Fire Aware” Landscaping