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green buildingCaring for your Xeriscape

The first year or two, your new xeriscape will probably need a fair amount of weeding. Once your plants grow and mature, they will crowd out the weeds which means you will need to spend less time working in the garden. In addition to pulling weeds, your xeriscape will need proper watering, fertilizing and insect control, preferably with natural treatments like garden soap. When your xeriscape garden is well taken care of, you save a lot of water and you can sit back and enjoy its beauty!