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Xeric Gardens
Water-wise Landscapes for Colorado's Front Range
Consultations - Designs - Installations
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Xeriscape for Nature's Sake
At Xeric Gardens, our goal is to promote water conservation and sustainability by designing Xeriscapes that both conserve water and are environmentally friendly.
Our consultations and designs can help you transform your urban landscape into an inviting and colorful Xeriscape that you will enjoy while saving water and providing a beautiful natural habitat for butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and other essential pollinators.
What is Xeriscape?
Xeriscape refers to a landscape that can survive on rainfall and little to no supplemental water. The principles of Xeriscaping were originally developed by Denver Water in 1981 in response to water shortages. The name is derived from the Greek word “Xeros” meaning "dry."
Conserving Water
Get paid to Xeriscape!
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) is in the process of developing a statewide Turf Replacement Program beginning in the spring of 2023. It is expected to boost funding for existing rebate programs and create new turf replacement programs state wide. See the CWCB web site for more information.
In the summer time, up to 60% of water consumed daily by households is used for outdoor watering of landscapes. More than half of that water is wasted due to evaporation, runoff, overwatering and poor maintenance. Xeriscape practices and proper irrigation can result in a 30–80% water savings in the landscape!
Instead of a large water thirsty Bluegrass lawn, use native and adapted plants to Colorado that can better survive the arid harsh climate along the Front Range.
Replacing turf grass with more drought tolerant and hardy plants saves on water, mowing and maintenance!
Check with your local water utility company about rebates they may offer for turf replacement that will help you transform your landscape into a beautiful water-wise Xeriscape.
Droughts are World Wide
Even England, a county known more for tea, rain and umbrellas, or "brollies", is suffering from a prolonged drought.
It's Xeriscape not Zero-scape
“Zero-scapes” filled with rocks cause wasteful water runoff and heat buildup that parches nearby trees and shrubs.
Check out the following post on our blog page regarding the prolonged drought in the American desert southwest:
Consultations & Designs
Get help with your Xeriscape project and create a beautiful outdoor space that is low maintenance, conserves water and best of all, supports the natural environment.
Consultations
Discuss your ideas, desires and vision for your landscape. Receive a list of selected plants suited to your location and a plant reference guide to help you maintain your Xeriscape
Visual Designs
Using photos of your property, a visual design is created to give you a realistic view of your landscape makeover. Plant reference guide included
Design Plans
A detailed scale diagram often needed for installation of larger projects or when HOA approval is required. The plan shows the size and placement of plants and hardscapes, an itemized list of materials and a quote for installation. Plant reference guide included
3D Virtual Walkthrough
See your design come to life in virtual reality with a video tour of your new landscape
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Xeric Gardens can also have your Xeriscape design professionally installed to make your dream water-wise landscape a reality!
Check out our Services and Gallery pages for more details and Contact us to schedule an appointment. Get started on your Xeriscape project to help save water and the environment.
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