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Xeriscape™ is a word derived from the combination of use, as well as topographical and soil conditions. For Conserve a Greek word “Xeros” meaning dry and “scape” from example, avoid using turf as a “fill in” material and the word “landscape.” It’s used to describe landscaping placing turf in areas that are difficult to irrigate properly with water conservation as a major objective. Our such as steep inclines and isolated strips along sidewalks definition of Xeriscape™ is “an attractive, sustainable and driveways. Water landscape that conserves water and is based on sound Use of Mulches - Mulches applied around planting horticultural practices.” In an attempt to reduce the beds aid in moisture retention, discourage weed growth, excessive water use, Hardin County Water District and provide essential nutrients as they decay. Mulches No. 2 is educating its customers in Xeriscaping. This can also be used in areas not appropriate for planting. With concept is a first-of-a-kind, comprehensive approach Materials can include bark, wood chips, pine straw, nut to landscaping for water conservation. Traditional shells, gravel, crushed stone, or landscape clippings. landscapes may incorporate one or two principles of Efficient Irrigation - Efficient irrigation means water conservation, but they do not utilize the entire applying water in the proper amount and only when concept to reduce landscape water use effectively. necessary. Understand the different water requirements of the “zones” in your landscape, and check automatic Xeriscape™ landscaping incorporates seven basic sprinkler or drip irrigation systems periodically to ensure principles which lead to saving water: plants are receiving the water they need without being The Basics - Xeriscape™ is a method of landscaping over watered. Proper irrigation will not only conserve that conserves water. It incorporates seven principles water but promote deeper root growth resulting in a including planning and design, soil preparation, use of healthier, more drought tolerant landscape. plants suited to the soil and climate, creating practical Proper Maintenance - Regular maintenance will turf areas, use of mulches, efficient irrigation, and proper not only preserve the beauty of your landscape but maintenance. You can incorporate the principles of will keep it healthy. Maintenance needs of a carefully Xeriscape™ and still have a lawn and a beautiful yard. planned Xeriscape™ should decrease over time as The key is keeping the amount of water thirsty plants plantings mature. By following the seven principles your and grasses in your landscape to a minimum. landscape will require less watering, mowing, fertilizer Planning and Design - Plan your landscape such that and other chemicals to keep it looking great. plants with similar water requirements are clustered By incorporating these seven principles, you can help together. Designate zones for areas requiring frequent preserve our most valuable resource-water. watering, occasional watering, and no watering at all Xeriscape™ landscapes are not just cactus and rock such as decks and patios. Be sure to match plants to yard gardens. They can be green, cool landscapes full conditions such as sunny, shady, dry or damp. When of beautiful plants maintained with water-efficient creating a landscape plan, take into consideration how practices. TM the yard will be used and how it can provide the greatest benefit with the least amount of maintenance. Soil Preparation - Proper soil preparation requires Come by our office or call to visit our a combination of turning, aerating and enriching the water treatment plant and check out our soil with compost or fertilizer. A little extra work in the Xeriscape displays. Xeriscape beginning will pay off with healthier plants that require less water to stay healthy. Plant Selection - There are many resources available that will help you choose plants appropriate for your region that match your needs and tastes. See the Hardin County Water District No. 2 resources listed at the bottom of the plant list, visit your P.O. Box 970/360 Ring Road local library or nursery. Hardin County Water District No. 2 Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Creating Practical Turf Areas - The type and Your Water Professionals location of turf areas should be incorporated into your (270) 737-1056 overall landscape plan. Match turf areas to their intended hardincountywater2.org INNER FRONT PANEL WHEN FOLDED INNER BACK PANEL WHEN FOLDED INNER VIEW EXPANDED HEAD Xeriscaping Plant List Trees Perennials Galium (Sweet Woodruff) Acer ginnala (Amur Maple) Achillea (Yarrow) Genista lydia (Broom) Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon) Agastache (Wild Hyssop) Hemerocallis (Daylily) Caragana (Caragana) Anaphalis (Pearly Everlasting) Heuchera (Coral Bells) Catalpa speciosa (Catalpa) Anemone patens (Prairie Crocus) Juniperus (Juniper) Crataegus (Hawthorn) Anemone pulsatilla (Pasque flower) Lamium (Spotted Dead Nettle) Eleagnus angustifolia (Russian Olive) Artemesia (Sage) Polygonum affine (Himalayan Fleece Flower) Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) Aster (Michaelmas Daisy) Sedum (Stonecrop) Gymnocladus dioica (Kentucky Coffee Tree) Aurinia (Basket of Gold) Sempervivum (Houseleek) Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree) Callirhoe (Poppy Mallow) Stachys (Lambs Ears) Picea pungens (Colorado Spruce) Campanula (Campanula) Thymus (Wooly Thyme) Pinus aristata (Bristlecone Pine) Centaurea (Perennial Bachelor Button) Yucca (Yucca) Pinus ponderosa (Ponderosa Pine) Centranthus (Valerian) Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Coriopsis (Tickseed) Ornamental Grasses Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry) Dianthus (Pinks) Arrhenatherum ‘Variegatum (Bulbous Oat Grass) Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas Fir) Echinacea (Coneflower) Bouteloua gracilis (Blue grama) Quercus macrocarpa (Burr Oak) Echinops (Globe Thistle) Calamargrostis a. ‘Karl Foerster’ (Feather Reed) Rhus typhina (Staghorn Sumac) Epimedium (Bishop’s Hat) Deschampsia (Tufted Hair Grass) Robinia (Locust) Erigeron (Fleabane) Elymus (Wild Rye) Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’ (Corkscrew Willow) Eriogonum umbellatum (Sulphur Flower) Festuca ovina glauca (Blue Fescue) Sophora japonica (Japanese Pagoda Tree) Eryngium (Sea Holly) Helictotrichon sempervirens (Blue Oat Grass) Gaillardia (Gaillardia) Koeleria cristata (Prairie June Grass) Shrubs Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath) Miscanthus sinensis (Chinese Silver Grass) Artemesia trilobata (Bigleaf Sage) Helianthemum (Sun Rose) Panicum virgatum (Switch Grass) Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood) Iberis sempervirens (Candy Tuft) Pennisetum alopecuroides (Hardy Fountain Grass) Cariopteris clandonensis (Blue Mist Shrub) Iris (Iris) Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) Lavandula (Lavender) Chaenomeles (Flowering Quince) Liatris (Gayfeather) Chrysothamnus nauseosus (Rabbitbrush) Mamillaria vivpara (Purple Cactus) Vines Cotinus (Smoke Bush) Oenothera (Evening Primrose) Campsis radicans (Trumpetvine) Cytisus (Broom) Opuntia (Prickly Pear Cactus) Parthenocissus (Virginia Creeper) Eleagnus comutata (Wolf Willow) Papaver (Poppy) Vitis (Grape) Euonymus alata (Winged Burning Bush) Penstemon (Penstemon) Wisteria sinensis (Wisteria) Exochorda (Pearl Bush) Physaria alyssoides (Bladderpod) Fallugia paradoxa (Apache Plume) Ratibida (Mexican Hat Plant) Forsythia (Forsythia) Salvia (Garden Sage) Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Santolina (Lavender Cotton) Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray) Verbascum (Mullein) Juniperus scopulorum (Juniper) Zauschneria (Hummingbird Trumpet) Kolkwitzia (Beautybush) Lonicera (Honeysuckle) Annuals Mahonia aquifolium Viburnum (Viburnum) Cosmos (Cosmos) Perovskia (Russian Sage) Portulaca (Moss Rose) Philadelphus (Mock Orange) Eschscholzia (California Poppy) Physocarpus (Ninebark) Salvia (Annual Sage) Pinus mugho(Mugo Pines) Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) Potentilla (Shrubby Cinquefoil) Tropaeolum (Nasturtium) Prunus species (Flowering Almond) Lavatera (Annual Mallow) Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac) Zinnia (Zinnia) Rhus glabra (Smooth Sumac) Rhus typhina (Staghorn Sumac) Ground Covers Ribes aurea (Golden Currant) Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle) For More Xeriscape Information Rosa (Rose-Shrub types) Antennaria (Meadow Pussytoes) and Photographs visit these Rosa woodsii (Wood’s Rose) Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Kinnickinick) Sambucus canadensis (Elderberry) Bergenia (Bergenia) web sites: Spirea species (Spirea) Brunnera (Perennial Forget-me-not) Symphoricarpos (Snowberry) Cerastium tomentosum (Snow in Summer) http://plants.usda.gov Syringa species (Lilac) Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster) www.xeriscape.org Tamarix (Tamarisk) Delosperma (Hardy Ice Plant) Taxus (Yew) Euphorbia (Spurge)