Landscape Water Conservation... Xeriscape TM Douglas F. Welsh, Extension Horticulturist William C. Welch, Extension Landscape Horticulturist Richard L. Duble, Extension Turfgrass Specialist (retired) Texas Agricultural Extension Service An adequate supply of high quality water has become a critical issue for the future prosperity of Texas. Booming populations have increased the demand on the ...

Xeriscape landscapes are defined as ...

Xeriscape Plants These plants can live, once established, with little or no supplemental watering. Some are drought tolerant. Xeriscape means the conservation of water and energy through creative landscaping. From the Greek word 'Xeros meaning dry. Click on an image for a larger photo and more information about the plant Lazy Daisy African Iris Bougainvilla Four Nerve Daisy Mexican Bush Sage ...

Grasses, trees and shrubs, flowers and groud covers, the importance of mulching to conserve water, zonal planning concepts ...