Are there any ways of conserving water in landscaping?

Question

What plants are suitable for landscaping that would help save water, and stil beautify the lawn? Are there any preferred type of soil here? Does the soil still need any fertilizers? How to do this now- SAving water in ladscape?

Answer 1

Absolutely....in fact it has it's own name. Xeriscape is the art of gardening with little to no water. It is a rapidly growing form of art in states like Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona....areas where the water is scarce. And xeriscaping doesn't mean only rock gardening. You'd be amazed at what type of plants require little to no water.

I am working quite diligently to xeriscape my own yard. Since I don't know exactly what part of the country you're in, I can't go into too much detail. Feel free to contact me for further details.

Here's some of my favorite links for you:

http://www.xeriscape.org/
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Xeris/xeris1.htm

And here's an amazing nursery to be sure to check out for low water usage plants:

http://www.highcountrygardens.com/

Answer 2

lots of peetmoss is good it holds water
use organic soils you can get a truck load cheap at your local garden center
cannabis is very suitable for all your growing neds

Answer 3

well first that what depend on what type of climate you live in, and what soil you already have there are different native plants that would suit different areas

Answer 4

rock gardens