Xeriscaping in Your Community

Introduction Have you ever heard of the phrase “Think Green”? We are

using up more resources than we should. We need to learn how to live in a way that protects the environment. One way to do this is by xeriscaping. Did you know that xeriscaping is landscaping that requires little or no water for maintenance? It utilizes native species in order to withstand conditions in a particular area. A sustainable environment replenishes naturally and thrives, providing clean air, water and land for the consumption and shelter of all living organisms in the community. 

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You are going to become an expert Xeriscaper. Your task is to plan a garden landscape that includes a combination of grasses, trees, shrubs, and perennials that are native to Utah.

You will design the layout similar to the one pictured here. You will need to make note of the watering conditions, soil condition, sunlight preferences and plant growth sizes in your design

You will present your gardens to your families during SEP conferences using a power point, showing the process of your plan.

Task

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ProcessUse these websites to help plan your garden.

Click here to find a website will help you with steps in planning your native garden.

2. Click here to find a website that will give you a list of plants that are native to Utah.

3. This is another great website for a list of native Utah plants for your garden.

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Evaluation

You will be graded on your design, plant choices, and creativity.

You will also be graded on your presentation, how well you present your garden, and the creativity of your display.

Click here to see the rubric that will be used.

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DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE PROCESS OF XERISCAPING? WITH GOOD CHOICES OF NATIVE

PLANTS, YOU CAN HAVE A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN THAT IS ALSO ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. NOW THAT

YOU HAVE LEARNED HOW TO PLAN A XERISCAPE, YOU CAN DO THIS AT HOME WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Conclusion