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The word xeriscaping comes from a combination of two other words: "xeri-" derived from the Greek word "xeros" for dry; and "-scape", meaning a kind of view or scene.

While xeriscape translates to mean "dry scene", in practice xeriscaping means simply landscaping with slow growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard trimmings.

Do your part by designing, installing, or converting landscapes to be low waste, water efficient, easily maintained xeriscapes.

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