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City of Boulder Xeriscape : The city of Boulder wants to help you save water while adding more
beauty and interest to your yard. Participate in the Zero in on Xeriscape pilot program available to East Boulder, Martin Acres, Table Mesa and some central Boulder residents. (added
7/06) |
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City of Ft Collins Xeriscape : Xeriscape is not a yard full of rocks and cacti, nor is it a yard void of
bluegrass. Xeriscape provides a diversity of seasonal colors and textures while reducing outdoor water use by 30 to 50 percent. Homeowners who Xeriscape find their yards look better, need
less maintenance; their homes sell faster and bring higher returns. (added 7/06) |
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City of Greeley: Xeriscape : FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) (added 7/06) |
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Colorado Springs Utilities Xeriscape and the Demonstration Garden Online : Xeriscape is a way to save water in our arid
climate of Colorado Springs. Xeriscape is a word derived from the combination of a Greek word "Xeros" meaning dry and "scape" from the word "landscape." (added 7/06) |
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Colorado WaterWise Council : Xeriscape Colorado is a program of the Colorado WaterWise Council. Xeriscape promotes
creative approaches to water conserving landscapes by helping people improve their landscapes and to reduce the need for water, maintenance and other resources. Defines xeriscaping, covers
plan and design, low-water plants, and much more. Good links to resources and references. (added 7/06) |
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Denver Water Xeriscape : The concept of Xeriscape is based on seven principles: planning & design, limiting turf areas,
selecting and zoning plants appropriately, improving the soil, using mulches, irrigating efficiently, and doing appropriate maintenance. As you can see from the pictures below, Xeriscape
is not ugly, brown rocks and cactus. A properly-designed Xeriscape is lush, colorful and easy to care for. (added 7/06) |
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Dripworks : Drip irrigation supplies, suppliers to the pros. Articles on website, tips in catalog. Welcome
to DripWorks, your source for quality drip irrigation and micro irrigation supplies for home owners, landscapers, farmers and greenhouse owners. Our professional quality drip irrigation
products include drip emitters, micro sprayers, emitter tubing, T-Tape® drip tape, misters, timers, filters and more. Our low prices and friendly technical service will assure your
satisfaction. (added 7/06) |
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Guide to Water Wise Gardening: Information from the American Nursery and Landscape Association (added 7/06) |
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Landscape Water Conservation: Xeriscape: From Texas A&M. Includes basic principles, and plant lists for Texas. (added
7/06) |
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PlantTalk®: Learning More about Xeriscaping: Xeriscape is a water conscious, creative landscape. Xeriscape started in
Colorado as part of a regionally-adapted Gardening style and there are many local xeriscape information resources. (added 7/06) |
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Water-Smart Gardening: Information from Denver Botanic Gardens Plant selection; links to CSU Extension (added
7/06) |
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Waterwise Plants for Utah Landscapes : From Utah.gov. Lists many native plants and sources. Waterwise Plant List from
USU Extension. (added 7/06) |
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Xeriscape Council of New Mexico: The Council's primary goal is to offer education and training about water
conservation, primarily through efficient irrigation of xeriscaping utilizing native and other low-water plants (added 7/06) |
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Xeriscape Gardening: An extensive list of resources from Colorado State Extension Service. Includes plant lists,
photos, plants for specific sites, and much more. (added 7/06) |
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Xeriscape Plant Selections and Ideas: Information from University of North Dakota Cooperative Extension. (added
7/06) |
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Xeriscaping from California Integrated Waste Management Board: from California Integrated Waste Management Board.
Concentrates on water and other resources that can be saved by xeriscaping. Covers landscape design, irrigation, soil preparation, and more. (added 7/06) |
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X-Rated® Gardening by Garden Centers of Colorado : X-rated plants are selected for their ability to flourish in your
yard with limited amounts of water. X-rated plants beautify your yard with plants suited to our climate. They increase gardening success because you are using the right plants
in the right place. Conserve our precious resource by using less water. (added 7/06) |