
About Xeriscape
Xeriscaping is a more natural method of landscaping that can be applied to a variety of gardening styles. Xeriscaped landscapes use 30 – 100% less water than non-xeriscaped ones, and xeriscaping prevents the need for harmful pesticides and herbicides. The 7 principles of xeriscape gardening are:
- Planning and design
- Appropriate plant selection and grouping
- Practical turf areas
- Soil amendment
- Mulching
- Efficient irrigation
- Proper maintenance
There is a great variety of low-water plants suited to growing in the Okanagan climate and conditions. Click on each of the links below to view some examples of plants with good xeriscape landscaping qualities:
trees
shrubs
perennials
annuals
vines
groundcovers







