The Principles of Xeriscape Gardening Xeriscaping? is a word
that was coined in 1978 by Denver Water of the water department
of Denver, Colorado. It has come to be associated with a
practical style of gardening that is now popular far beyond just
the Desert Southwest. The concept was developed to emphasize
landscaping with plants whose natural requirements are
appropriate to the local climate. This can include both native
and non-native plants, as long as they are well adapted.
Contrary to popular belief, though, Xeriscaping is not only
about using drought-tolerant plants. It encompasses all types of
plants and uses them to their greatest advantage.