Xeriscape Demonstration Garden - Colorado Springs, CO
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N 38° 51.470 W 104° 42.710
13S E 525002 N 4301039
This Xeriscape Demonstration Garden area is open 24/7 for any and all to view.
Waymark Code: WM5GQP
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2009
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Many of you may not know that the term Xeriscaping was created right here in Colorado, that’s right, Denver Water fused the Greek word “xeros” (meaning “dry”)and landscape to form what we know as Xeriscaping today. Unfortunately,Xeriscaping has received a bad reputation over the years and is perceived as nothing more than a desertification of one’s yard. The misconception of “rocks and cactus” has replaced the underlying goal of an overall change in our water management philosophy and the idea of “enlightened conservation.”
It’s important to recognize the true goal of Xeriscaping, which is to understand our environment and to efficiently utilize available resources to create striking, efficient landscapes.
There is literature available at the Garden but no formal classes.
Address:
6250 Palmer Park Blvd
Colorador Springs, CO United States
80915
Educational programs: Not listed
Demonstration garden's website:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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