Seven Principles

7 principles

The seven principles of Xeriscaping deal with specific features of the landscape.  However, traditional landscape design concepts still apply.  Xeriscape concepts can be applied to any style of design.  The same results can be achieved using a Xeriscape approach.  The mixture of design elements may be different but the desired theme or style can still be achieved.

The seven principle are:

  1. Planning & Design

  2. Soil Analysis & Improvement

  3. Plant Selection

  4. Use of Turf

  5. Efficient Irrigation

  6. Use of Mulches

  7. Maintenance

Each of the seven principles is a common sense way to be more water efficient.  The more of the seven principles that are applied, the more water efficient the landscape becomes.  The seven principles must also be considered together.  Each principle may be related to one or more of the other principles.

Use the links on the menu bar to the left or click on any of the seven principles in the list above to learn more about them.