7 Xeriscaping Ideas for Your Home – Save Money While Saving the Planet

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Since the pandemic, many homeowners globally and in America have grappled with the increasing cost of maintaining their homes. The pandemic affected the global economy; inflation went to an unprecedented forty-one-year high at some point.

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This affected many families, and ultimately a sizeable population of homeowners has had to seek cost-effective options for keeping or maintaining their homes.

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7 Xeriscaping Ideas for Your Home

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“Xeriscape” originated from the Greek term xeros, meaning “dry.” Xeriscape landscaping is an eco-friendly gardening technique that uses minimal water and native drought-resistant plants to survive. It’s an easy way for gardeners to create beautiful outdoor spaces without relying on excessive amounts of water.

The EPA says the average American uses over 100,000 gallons of water per year; 30% of that goes to outdoor usage, which is on landscaping. Depending on which state you reside in the U.S., there are different costs/gallons quoted on the internet. This source says an average of $4.87/gallon.

Xeriscaping is a great way to save on water usage outdoors, and it doesn’t have to sacrifice beauty for sustainability! With the basic guidelines of xeriscaping mentioned below in mind, anyone can create an attractive landscape that requires less water.

Planning and design Maximize the efficiency of your lawn with hydrozoning. Group like-minded plants together and give them their favorite combination of sun and water – no more wasted H2O or withering flowers! It’s a win for you; it’s a win for Mother Nature!

Soil improvement Before you dive into planting your xeriscape, don’t forget to give the soil some extra TLC. Testing the nutrient levels is key — if needed, pamper it with compost or organic fertilizer and ensure each plant in your landscape gets just what they need!

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