Xeriscape. Landscape Water Conservation
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- January 25, 2022
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Overview
You can make your landscape both beautiful and water-efficient by xeriscaping. Topics covered include planning, soil preparation, plant selection, maintenance, watering, irrigation systems, mulching and mowing. There are lists of outstanding landscape plants for Texas, with native plants highlighted. This publication is a must for the serious Texas gardener. (16 pages)
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