abstract:Xeriscaping and xerogardening refer to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental water from irrigation. It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible, plentiful, or reliable supplies of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as climate patterns shift.
In such places, so-called "Xeriscaping, " an approach to landscaping that uses native, drought resistant vegetation, makes a great deal more sense--at least if local municipal laws allow it.