Florida Waterwise Landscapes - Alliance for Water Efficiency
Florida Waterwise Landscapes - Alliance for Water Efficiency
Florida Waterwise Landscapes - Alliance for Water Efficiency
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A Landscape Example<br />
1. Our drought-tolerant zone next to the driveway<br />
has mulch and low-water shrubs instead of grass.<br />
This zone continues along the length of the house<br />
and eliminates watering, mowing and edging chores<br />
in low-use areas. Notice how the shrubs serve as a<br />
buffer to our northern neighbor and as camouflage<br />
<strong>for</strong> the storage area.<br />
2. Our turf area in the backyard is located in the<br />
landscape’s lowest spot, which is where there is<br />
plenty of naturally occurring moisture. Alternatives<br />
to grass include mulched walkways, a deck or a<br />
screened patio. These additions don’t need water<br />
and reduce landscape maintenance chores.<br />
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3. More drought-tolerant groundcovers and shrubs<br />
hug the back of our practical turf area. These plants<br />
give privacy to our patio and deck while providing<br />
shade, and they are water-efficient.<br />
4. Native vegetation, including drought-tolerant<br />
shrubbery, is used in the side yard. This further<br />
reduces watering and maintenance.<br />
5. Our practical turf area in the front yard, like that<br />
in the back, is round in shape to reduce its perimeter,<br />
making it easier to irrigate and maintain. Long,<br />
narrow strips of grass are hard to irrigate efficiently.<br />
A brick walkway, border grass and a mulched flower<br />
bed further reduce watering and edging chores and<br />
add colorful accents.