Xeriscape landscaping is a type based on the cultivation of plants able to provide optimal growth and ornamental value with low water consumption. And in Muslim Spain, probably conditioned by the scarcity of water in some regions, used this type of rational cultivation. Rational choice
species
Proper plant selection is essential in order to save irrigation water. How to identify them is simple, because they have common characteristics that determine their ability to withstand periods of drought.
- are species with small leaves that prevent excessive transpiration (tamarind, santolina).
- have waxy coatings or tomentose, giving the leaves a gray color that reflects light and reduces transpiration (flomis, salted lavender).
- Its roots are strong and have water storage tissues (nail cat, sabina). To make a correct choice, it should be modeled on the natural flora of the area, indicating the type of soil, rainfall and temperatures. The Iberian peninsula is an area rich in plants, xeriscape, rock rose, bearberry, broom, juniper, saw palmetto, etc.. However, there is a tendency to frequent repetition of species such as lavender, rosemary, thyme or lavender cotton, denying necesana diversification
- A group of important species in the Mediterranean garden are blanket or ground cover plants. Its benefits are obvious: reduce the evaporation of soil water, limit the appearance weeds, reduce maintenance requirements and are a good substitute for meadow.
Xeriscape is not against the prairies, although it tends to limit its surface, as are the garden areas consume more water. In general, the surface should be reduced to using herbs essential and rustic with high resistance to drought. These types of grass are less demanding subscribers y. although growth is slower, the time spent on maintenance is lower. The remaining areas can be covered with ground cover plants or aggregates.
drip irrigation systems for
adapt to the xeriscape garden irrigation systems are used to greatly reduce water consumption, creating a green drought tolerant system is the appropriate drip denied that provides four liters of water per hour, achieving savings of 35 to 50% compared with the spray denied. This method dampens only the portion of the land occupied by the plants, so water is better used and, in turn, reduces the appearance of weeds. Only small areas for lawns should be watered with diffusers or pop-up sprinklers. Maintenance
- drastic pruning should be avoided, as the removal of plant material causes the appearance of new shoots that have greater water needs.
- The hottest times of the year, payable in moderation, especially in regard to nitrogen, because the greater the number of subscribers will be your requenmientos largest water.
- pads are advisable as they avoid excess evaporation and reduce weed apanción. One of the most used in xeriscape is the pine bark.
- Since the wind can cause an increase in plant transpiration, plants will be implemented protective screens.
- As for lawn mowing is not recommended and often at low altitude to avoid growth and transpiration from the soil.
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