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50 <br /> I1....ands ape IMAntenan e <br /> Xeriscape designs that implement all seven principles have been shown to reduce maintenance <br /> by as much as 50 percent. There are nine main reasons for reduced maintenance. Xeriscape <br /> designs: <br /> 1) reduce water loss and soil erosion through careful planning, design, and implementation <br /> 2) reduce mowing by limiting lawn areas and utilizing proper fertilization techniques <br /> 3) reduce fertilization through soil preparation <br /> 4) reduce pruning of trees and shrubs through proper plant selection and through <br /> restricted applications of water and fertilizer <br /> 5) reduce replacement plants through proper watering methods and soil preparation <br /> 6) reduce weeds through proper mulching <br /> 7) reduce disease and pest problems by creating less stress on plants through the methods <br /> listed above <br /> 8) reduce irrigation through proper maintenance and selection of plants with healthier root <br /> systems <br /> 9) reduce costly damage to house/structures and foundations through proper selection, <br /> placement, and minimum watering near the house <br /> 50UIR-CII::.:S <br /> Xeriscape.- I..ondscape Water Conservotion in the Soi..ith, C ooperatiive Exteirtisiioin Serviice, C;Ileirr7sOIn <br /> l..J iru live r s ii ty <br /> I....OW lirr7pact Devellc::PIMeirut C:einter, <br /> Storr woterStrotegies, Ch. .12 1 o Impact Development, NRDC: <br />