Developing Water Efficient Landscaping Designs - Part II

In order to develop water efficient landscapingchoose those plants that release less humidity in air.
designs we need to take account of several basicBecause plants that releases more humidity needs
things. We have already discussed the important ofmore water to keep their required level of water
proper planning and design as well as soil analysis andintact. The time of plantation is also important. Every
treatment. Further important aspects of waterplant cannot start growing if planted during
efficient landscaping designs are described below:inappropriate timing. The best timing for plantation is
Plant Selection Suitable to Climate and Soil - Alongusually spring season.
with local climate and soil type you also need to thinkWater Efficient Irrigation - Irrigation of plants and
about the selection of plants for your landscapinglandscaped area is very important because during
designs. If there are already some trees innormal irrigation process a large portion of water is
landscaping area then try not to cut them. Becauseeither wasted or not absorbed by the plants. The
existing trees are a great help in protecting soilactual goal of efficient irrigation is to reduce loss of
erosion. For plantation purposes, its better if yourwater in evaporation or in runoff. It is possible by
select native plants, because native plans are alreadyapplying only as much water as needed by the plants
adapted to climatic conditions and you do not haveto survive.
to care much for them. Another important thing is to