4.7.1

1)Reviewing the material about Xeriscape, list the 7 fundamental Xeriscape areas that must be considered when designing a landscape. A: Maintain the landscape, Efficient Irrigation, Mulch, Improve The Soil, Select & Group Plants Appropriately, Create Practical Turf Areas, & Plan & Design
2)Describe/define what the term “Xeriscape” means. (http://www.xeriscape.org/). A: Xeriscape can reduce landscape water use by 60% or more.
3)On a second website about Xeriscape the importance of effective planning, management, & up keep is discussed.
4)Answer the following questions in your journal:
5)What part does shade play in water resource management & human comfort? A: It makes the summers cooler & gives people privacy.
6)How can it be incorporated into landscape design efficiently? A: Where the plants are placed to provide shade.
7)When is it appropriate to provide shade & when is it not appropriate? A: When it’s not very close to the house.
8)Using the same website as in Question 3, list the criteria that should be followed when selecting plant material for a site. A: Soil, amount of sun, animals, & water.