I took the photos above on Central Avenue in Phoenix. Central's trees need to be watered by the City of Phoenix to live! Most of the landscape is a XERISCAPE.
The term xeriscape is derived from the Greek word xeros, which means dry. Xeriscape defined is, "creative landscaping for water and energy efficiency." While many plants can grow in the Desert Southwest, some are better suited to our hot, arid climate. Xeriscape is a way to provide horticultural practices that are appropriate for our climate.
The previous (in red) was taken from Salt River Project's web sight. SRP is the electric company where my husband has worked for 36 years and where I worked for 10+ years. They are all about water conservation because they are not only an electric company in the desert, but also they are the irrigation company and in charge of the (ancient) canals in Phoenix! Xeriscapes are the best landscapes in that city.
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love, Cassie