With water restrictions becoming more predominate in not only the Resort Attractions Area, Four Corners, and across Florida, it only makes sense to ‘Xeriscape.’
What is this?
Simply put, it’s the use of native drought resistant plants and grasses in yards/gardens so that water restrictions will not have the dramatic harmful effects currently being experienced by many villa owners.
Much of the Four Corners area for example, is just sand, which requires a lot of water to keep the non-native plants and St. Augustine grasses healthy. With water restrictions at one day a week, the potential for the number of hours allowed for watering may be cut back as well. Planning now for the future only makes sense.
Need to replace a garden item? Then do it through ‘Xeriscaping.’
Here’s an Internet site that provides an excellent guide to a wide number of possibilities: http://www.floridayards.org