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A few months ago, when I read about xeriscaping, I thought of blogging about it. But for some reason, that didn’t happen. Now, it has come in handy for this series.
Xeriscaping is a landscaping method designed to minimise water use. It is particularly relevant to cities like Bengaluru, where rapid urbanisation and changing weather patterns have put stress on water resources. The word comes from the Greek xeros, meaning dry.
As one can imagine, xeriscaping can conserve water and help cut down power bills. I am told that such gardens require not just less water but also less fertilising, pesticide application, and mowing. With such low maintenance costs, it offers an opportunity to create more green cover.
There are many native xerophytes (drought-resistant plants) suitable for xeriscaping, such as certain species of acacias, euphorbias, and succulents, which can be incorporated into urban gardens to reduce water use and support local ecosystems.
Bengaluru-based firms like Ecoscapes Landscaping Pvt. Ltd. and Garden of Joy specialise in sustainable landscaping solutions that incorporate xeriscaping principles, helping homeowners and commercial clients design water-efficient gardens suited to local conditions.
Many homeowners in Bengaluru are adopting xeriscaping to reduce water bills and create sustainable green spaces, often with professional help from local landscapers who understand native plants and water-wise design.
By conserving water, reducing maintenance, and supporting native biodiversity, xeriscaping offers a sustainable path forward for urban and suburban landscapes facing water challenges.
(This post is part of the A to Z Challenge. The theme is environment.)
Frankly i came to know about this word first time.You have spelt out clearly the advantages of xeriscaping especially in water starved places. This facilityy should be widely publicized and even insisted upon like rain-harvesting for huge housing colonies and parks
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ReplyDeleteeXellent!!! YAM xx
Xerophytes would be good to have in all our cities I think. Water is such a valuable resource. Too much spent on maintaining lawns and golf courses and the like. Visiting from the A-Z. All the best.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of this. In my area, we are frequently in drought conditions, so xeriscaping is ideal so that we don't have to water lawns and such. We are near the desert, after all. There are some great ways to keep a garden like this.
ReplyDeleteFantastic term for the letter. :) I've known about this practice for a long time and, even with all the rain we usually get here, try to follow the practice as much as possible. Be well!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this how interesting
ReplyDeleteI used xeriscaping a few years ago for my X. It's a great word and great method of landscaping. A lot of the plants are natives too, used to less water.
ReplyDeleteLiving in the high desert of New Mexico, USA I see lots of xeriscaping and love seeing how creative people can get with it! Wonderful topic, thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Pradeep - I've been dipping in and out of your daily posts - you've done well to get through another Challenge so well. I'd never heard of xeriscaping - although in Australia it's almost an automatic consideration in landscape planning because water is always so precious here. Very interesting to read about it from your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteMind-blowing. I came to know about percolating wells and how they help in water conservation. Even in the fields, they use drip irrigation-type concepts here. There was a recent post on how to improve the water table of Bangalore. I have also seen how they use the AC waters for gardening. This concept I never thought of. This is worthy, one. I think I should plant varieties of cactus in my garden so that I will get dragon fruits in due time also. Finally, I found your A2Z posts.
ReplyDeleteSeems like it would make sense, given the current water needs of the world.
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Well, I‘ve learnt something completely new, Pradeep. This sounds fascinating and I’m going to look it up. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIn California, landscaping is designed for minimal water use by incorporating drought-tolerant native plants,
ReplyDeleteBengaluru sounds like an environmentally progressive city. I hope the basics are built upon into the future.
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