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xeriscape


xeri·scape

noun, often capitalized \ˈzir-ə-ˌskāp, ˈzer-\

Definition of XERISCAPE

: a landscaping method developed especially for arid and semiarid climates that utilizes water-conserving techniques (as the use of drought-tolerant plants, mulch, and efficient irrigation)

First Known Use of XERISCAPE

1985

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