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'''Xeriscaping''' and '''xerogardening''' refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation. It is promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible supplies of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as climate patterns shift.   

'''Xeriscaping''' and '''xerogardening''' refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation. It is promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible supplies of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as climate patterns shift.   

==Advantages==

==Advantages==

[[Image:Optuniainbloom.jpg|thumb|right|Cacti and other low water consuming plants are often used in xeriscaping.]]

[[Image:Xeriscape-IMG 1498 la09.jpg|thumb|300px|Home with xeriscape garden]]

*Lower water consumption

*Lower water consumption

*More water available for other uses and other people (such as showers, sinks, hoses etc.)

*More water available for other uses and other people (such as showers, sinks, hoses etc.)

*Some homeowners' associations may object to non-traditional plants. However, some states, such as Florida, possess regulations pertaining to homeowner's associations that make it unlawful to include a clause prohibiting "property owner from implementing Xeriscape or Florida-friendly landscape, as defined in s. 373.185(1), on his or her land." (Ref: 720.3075.4 Prohibited clauses in association documents).  In 2007, Arizona enacted similar legislation.

*Some homeowners' associations may object to non-traditional plants. However, some states, such as Florida, possess regulations pertaining to homeowner's associations that make it unlawful to include a clause prohibiting "property owner from implementing Xeriscape or Florida-friendly landscape, as defined in s. 373.185(1), on his or her land." (Ref: 720.3075.4 Prohibited clauses in association documents).  In 2007, Arizona enacted similar legislation.

*Xeriscape beds require periodic maintenance which is more involved than simply mowing and edging, especially to maintain color

*Xeriscape beds require periodic maintenance which is more involved than simply mowing and edging, especially to maintain color

==See also==

==See also==

== References ==

== References ==

* University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Bulletin AZ1048

* University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Bulletin AZ1048

* Landscape Plants for the Desert Climate, 2004, AMWUA

* Landscape Plants for the Desert Climate, 2004, AMWUA