Resources
These are just a few of the hundreds of resources available on the internet that will help you learn more about Xeriscaping:
David Winger Garden Photography - A collection of garden photographs including Xeriscape gardens.
Denver Botanic Gardens - 12 Xeriscape gardening tips
Desert Gardens - Community contribution site featuring articles, blogs, and discussion areas.
Do-It-Yourself, Water-Wise, Sprinkler Systems - Ft. Collins Colorado provider of sprinkler and irrigation system designs and parts for those who want to save money by installing a drought survival system.
Drought Resistance in the Home Landscape - Ohio State University fact sheet HYG-1643-94 on the use of drought resistant plants in the home garden.
Gardenweb: Xeriscaping and Southwestern Gardening - Discussion forum.
Glendale Xeriscape Botanical Garden - Demonstration garden at an Arizona public library using drought-tolerant plants. Virtual tour, and listing of plants grouped by water requirements, with summary information for each.
Hotgardens - Advice about how to create a Mediterranean garden in a hot, dry climate using low water plants and trees.
The Pacific Northwest Xeriscape Garden - Xeriscape garden with listing of plants used.
Southwest Florida Water Management District - Xeriscape Information for Southwest Florida
Summerland Xeriscape Garden - Planning practical turf areas, mulching, irrigation techniques, and a plant list for low-water gardening in the British Columbia southern interior region.
Texas Agricultural Xeriscape - Information for water conservation in Texas with information on landscape plants friendly to the climate.
Waste Efficient Landscaping - Guide to preparing outdoor areas with drought tolerant plants to reduce water consumption. Also links to other Xeriscaping resources.
Water conservation - Xeriscape resource for residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico
A Water Resource for the Community Science Action Guide - Teaching students to use water wisely can help prepare citizens to ensure that there is plenty of safe, clean water for the future.
X Rated Gardening - Garden Centers of Colorado gardening guide for periods of heightened drought and watering restrictions
Xeriscape - Provides detailed information on water conservation through Xeriscape techniques and plant selection, and on the demonstration garden in Colorado Springs.
Xeriscape Colorado - non-profit organization promoting creative approaches to water conserving landscapes
Xeriscape Council of New Mexico - Organization of horticultural professionals and gardeners provides information on its mission and goals, the annual conference, Xeriscape references, and a list of gardens to visit in New Mexico.
Xeriscape Gardening News - Monthly Xeriscape gardening e-zine/newsletter with helpful gardening information and hints for water-wise, drought tolerant gardening.
Xeriscape information - Resource for Xeriscape gardening including plants and water-saving information by Colorado State University
Xeriscape Misconceptions - Mistaken beliefs often prevent acceptance of Xeriscape and these should be corrected.
Xeriscape Plan and Design - A guide to planning, designing, developing and maintaining a water-conscious landscape in Georgia.
Xeriscape Plant Selections and Ideas - North Dakota Xeriscape information including zonal planting concepts, the importance of mulching, and lists of grasses, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Xeriscape Plants - A few Xeriscape friendly plants provided by Aransas County Texas Cooperative Extension.
Great books (available on Amazon)
Xeriscape Handbook: A How-To Guide to Natural,
Resource-Wise GardeningA great book on the basics of Xeriscape gardening.
Xeriscape Plant Guide: 100 Water-Wise Plants for Gardens
and LandscapesThis book contains 100 Xeriscape plants; from trees to annuals. It also lists the water requirements, soil types, and other details about each plant.
Xeriscape Color Guide: 100 Water-Wise Plants for Gardens
and LandscapesA great way to pick plant based on their colors.
Western Garden Book, 2001 EditionEverything you've every wanted to know about thousands of plants. I reference this book every time I want to buy new plants. I also use the care instructions to help my plants be all that they can be.