Las Vegas homeowners face several challenges to maintaining appealing landscapes. The climate is dry and hot. Watering restrictions are in place and an ongoing drought makes conserving water essential. In light of these issues, many homeowners might wonder, what is xeriscaping?

Xeriscaping is a way of landscaping that reduces the need to rely on water from irrigation. Xeriscaping is based on the following principles.
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The soil is amended if needed. The soil should match the needs of the plants chosen for the project.

Watering is efficient. Irrigation is set up to minimize evaporation. It is typically done by hand or by an automatic system.

Plants that can tolerate the local weather conditions should be selected. Alternative turfs like native grasses are a popular choice.

Mulch can be used to help to keep plants cool.

Routine maintenance will keep the landscape looking beautiful for a long time to come.

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