In Greek, xeros means dry, so xeriscape garden is a garden that requires very little water.
xeriscape garden
Ideally, xeriscape gardens still need water, although far fewer in number than the parks in general. We can used plants that live in areas that have normal rainfall.
Xeriscape Garden inside the house
Here are quick tips for making successful xeriscape garden:
1. Recognize the characteristic of garden area
Take time to observe the existing area. How do climatic conditions in the area, how dry and how the water source for watering. Imagine if certain plants are in the area. Imagine all the activities that can be done in the park, including maintenance activities. Determine the design according to your needs and potential.
xeriscape landscape
2. Perform soil improvement
There are places that are too hot and others are shaded. In addition there will also land under water for a long time (like pond), whether it was inundated by rain water or waste water from watering the garden. Perform soil drainage improvement by fostering or creating an appropriate drainage system. It’s also important to see whether the addition of compost on the soil surface can inhibit the evaporation of water and increase soil fertility.
pond in xeriscape garden
3. Select plants that require less water than usual
Plant species is not limited on cactus or succulent plant, but also can be used in other crops that require less water than other types. The main requirement in the selection of plants is a type of local plants.
And the existence of this park can be combined with the type of garden generally require more water as long as we can harmonize the design compatibility between the two.
combine xeriscape and non xeriscape garden
The types of crops that can be used, among others:
Groundcover species: Aloe sp., Lantana sp., Plumbago zeylanica, and others.
aloe.s.p. as ground cover
Types of Shrubs: Euphorbia sp.; Sansevieria sp.; Adenium sp.; Agave spp.; Alamanda schotti; Gardenia volkensii; Hibiscus sp.;Kalanchoe spp.; Jasminum sambac; Nolina recurvata; Portulacaria Afra; Plumbago auriculata; Nerium oleander, and other .
euphorbia mellifera as shrubs
Tree Species: Bauhinia sp; Caesalpinia pulcherrima; Dracaena sp; Ficus carica, Ficus macrophylla, Ficus palmeri; Ipomea arborescens; Morinda citrifolia; Delonix regia, Erythrina sp.; Casuarina equiseifolia, and others.
dracaena.s.p. tree
4. Carefully place and make the grass area
How and where the grass is placed in a garden can significantly reduce the amount of water needed at the time of irrigation. The presence of grass also requires more water and maintenance activities of the other plant species. But if we do the grouping of grass can also improve the efficiency of water use in watering routine. And do not forget, choose a resistant type of grass with a sandy and drought conditions in the long term.
grass area in xeriscape gaden
5. Use of other garden elements
Another element that can be used is a decorative sand and gravel, or a variety of decorative rock garden, both as Steps stone, tumbled stone, and others. There are no restrictions in choosing the type of elements other than plants. Any elements that do not require much water, can not inhibit the evaporation of water from the soil, and can drain the water, we can use it.
decorative and steps rocks in xeriscape garden
6. Perform proper maintenance
Appropriate maintenance activities include: water-efficient sprinkler, watering schedule and how long the watering, the provision of mulch, organic fertilizer, and others. Goals to be achieved is the condition of the park is still fertile but clean.
Easy right?
