Xeriscaping (xéropaysagisme)
Xeriscaping often includes the use of this landscaping feature to minimize water evaporation and conserve moisture in the soil.
MULCH/GROUND COVERS
This sustainable landscaping practice involves capturing rainwater from rooftops or other surfaces and directing it to plants or storage for later use.
RAINWATER HARVESTING
This method of soil improvement involves layering organic materials such as leaves, compost, and grass clippings to enrich soil and retain moisture.
MULCH/COMPOST
These types of plants are indigenous to a particular region and have adapted to the local climate and soil conditions.
NATIVE PLANTS
Green roofs are designed to provide insulation for buildings, reducing this environmental impact.
URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT
These types of plants are commonly used in xeriscaping due to their ability to thrive in arid conditions.
DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS
Rain barrels and cisterns are examples of these structures used for collecting and storing rainwater.
RAINWATER STORAGE CONTAINERS
Some soil organisms break down organic matter and release nutrients that are essential for plant growth.
BACTERIA, FUNGI, EARTHWORMS
Native plants typically require less of this kind of maintenance than non-native species because they have evolved to thrive in their natural habitat.
IRRIGATION
This term refers to the practice of installing vegetation on vertical surfaces such as walls to improve air quality.
VERTICAL GARDENS
One principle of xeriscaping is to group plants with similar water needs together, known as this design concept.
HYDROZONING
This term refers to the process of filtering rainwater before it is stored or used for irrigation.
RAINWATER FILTRATION
Cover cropping is a sustainable soil management practice that involves planting crops primarily for this purpose.
SOIL ENRICHMENT & EROSION PREVENTION
This term refers to the process of restoring natural habitats with native plant species to support biodiversity and ecosystem health.
HABITAT RESTORATION or ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPING
Green roofs and living walls can help mitigate this environmental issue by reducing stormwater runoff and filtering pollutants.
WATER & AIR POLLUTION
Xeriscaping can significantly reduce water usage compared to traditional landscaping, often by this percentage.
50%
Rain gardens are designed to capture and absorb rainwater runoff, preventing this environmental issue.
EROSION/ STORMWATER RUNOFF
Soil erosion can be prevented through sustainable landscaping practices such as planting ground cover and using these types of barriers.
EROSION CONTROL MATS or RETAINING WALL
Using native plants can help conserve water and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides, name TWO environmental benefits.
WATER QUALITY or PESTICIDE REDUCTION
This term refers to the process of designing green roofs and living walls to maximize biodiversity
ECOLOGICAL DESIGN
This term refers to the process of using native plants that require minimal water, fertilizers, and pesticides in landscaping.
XERISCAPING
Rainwater harvesting systems can help mitigate the effects of drought by providing this alternative water source.
NON-POTABLE WATER
This term refers to the practice of rotating crops to improve soil fertility and prevent soil depletion.
CROP ROTATION
Incorporating native plants into landscaping can provide habitat and food sources for local wildlife, supporting this ecological function.
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Green roofs and living walls improve the environment to ensure the survival of organisms, enhance the reproduction of specific populations, and strengthen overall ecosystem integrity.
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT