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Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping. The Science of boozy, hassle-free Gardening. What is it, And how do I get it ?. What is it?. Gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate Supplemental water. How do I get some ?. Options- Subcontract Pay others Go to pub Manana Move house. Which do you prefer? number 1.

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Xeriscaping

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  1. Xeriscaping The Science of boozy, hassle-free Gardening. What is it, And how do I get it ?

  2. What is it? Gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate Supplemental water

  3. How do I get some ? • Options- • Subcontract • Pay others • Go to pub • Manana • Move house

  4. Which do you prefer? number 1

  5. Number 2

  6. Number 3

  7. Number 4

  8. It’s your call ! They’re all examples of good Xeriscape planning using - Correct planting, Minimum maintenance Minimum water Maximum time for Gin and tonic consumption.

  9. How to minimise water usage Install irrigation system, either drip or soak hose Don’t use hose pipe to water unprotected topsoil Use stored, for 10 days, swimming pool water use grey water Try this idea opposite Protect from evaporation by- Mulch Plastic sheeting Hard landscaping

  10. Planning Think about it twice Do it Once !!!

  11. Irrigation • Should we- • Or • Shouldn’t we?

  12. Planting and soil structure

  13. Planting List I’ll post a list on AVGC site over the next few days. Try web sites for, Arizona, Northern Territories, Mexico, Or other desert regions.

  14. For suitability, look at the leaves • Small - shed heat ,fewer pores less evaporation • Long narrow - shed heat, low evaporation • Grey - generally show drought resistance • Hairy – shade themselves with the hairs • Leathery – lose less water • Waxy – reduces evaporation especially in wind • Fleshy, succulent – store moisture • Aromatic – volatile oils evaporate & cool leaves • Spikes – act as cooling fins

  15. Surface textures and finishes(mulch) • Bark chippings • Almond shells • Olive pressings • Citrus pulp • Gravel ( has disadvantages ) • Garden compost • Pine needles • Hard landscaping materials

  16. Enjoy hours of new freedom ! • Add a few classy ornaments Include your pets

  17. Relax and enjoy with your family!

  18. Do you fancy doing a turn? Are you up for it?

  19. The AVGC Show, Christmas Bash!

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