Because drought tolerant flowers have adapted to dryer climates and have lower water requirements, they naturally use less water. Of course, the flowers still need water until establishment so their roots can develop, but require minimal supplemental irrigation.
Not only can you look forward to using less water with drought tolerant flowers, but because these plants have adapted to their environment, you can also spend less time fertilizing, pruning, and caring for them in general. In addition, drought tolerant flowers tend to be more disease free and pest resistant. Drought tolerant landscapes do not have to mean cactus, succulents, and rocks. If you look through our selection, you can see all shapes, sizes, and colors of beautiful flowers that need little water to keep them looking great.
Many studies estimate in hot, dry climates that 75% of a households' water is used to irrigate lawns and landscaping. Xeriscaping (the process of landscaping, or gardening, that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation) helps preserve water as it is more reliant on natural rainfall and minimal maintenance when compared to traditional landscaping. Several studies have concluded that xeriscaping can reduce outdoor irrigation by 60% which will greatly reduce your water bill. There is no better way to start xeriscaping then with drought tolerant flowers!
You can not pick up the paper without reading about drought somewhere in the U.S. Across the country, gardeners and landscapers looking for ways to conserve resources. A simple step to conserve water usage in your landscape is to select drought tolerant flowers. Many of these thrifty flowers use less water, but still provide beauty and function in the landscape your neighbors will be envious of.
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