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Save Water, Time, and Money with Xeriscape

Save Water, Time, and Money with Xeriscape

A Xeriscape landscape is a great choice for any home, but especially a rental property. Let us tell you how to Save Water, Time, and Money with Xeriscape.

Derived from the Greek word, xeros (meaning, dry), the xeriscape landscaping technique has been around since the 1980s. In recent years it has gained even more popularity. The goal of xeriscape landscaping is to create an aesthetically pleasing yard space that purposefully picks plants that require less water to thrive. This usually means that the plants chosen are local to the area.Of course, xeriscape works beautifully in dry climates where water conservation is important. But it can also work beautifully for rental properties. Let us tell you how to Save Water, Time, and Money with Xeriscape.Benefits of Xeriscape

  • Saves Water ~ Using native and other drought-tolerant plants can significantly reduce water use.
  • Saves Time ~ Less plants equals less maintenance. That translates into time saved for you, your tenants, and/or a hired landscaper.
  • Saves Money ~ All of the above can help save you money. Using less water can lower your utility bill. Not having to hire a landscaping company can reduce your monthly expenditures. Also, The Water Authority offers money-saving rebates for changing to a xeriscape yard.

The goal of Corder and Company, P.C. is to always help make things easier on our clients and their tenants. Switching to xeriscape can be a great step toward that goal. When something is good for the planet, the property owner, the renter and us we are definitely on board.If we can help you with the switch over to xeriscape please let us know. Corder and Company, P.C. can work with you and our network of contractors to get the job done. It may be the right choice to Save Water, Time, and Money with Xeriscape.

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