Práctica 12
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Water-Saving Landscaping
Low-maintenance solutions for intermountain regions
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Challenges
Hot temperaturesCold temperatures
Shorter growing seasonDrying winds
Deluge/droughtPoor soil
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Solutions
WindbreaksXeriscaping
Soil amendmentNative plants
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Windbreaks
Structures◦ Fences
◦ Walls
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Windbreaks
Plants◦ Tree lines
◦ Hedges
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Serie 1
Serie 2
Serie 3
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Water Cycle
Clouds
Condensation and Precipitation
Runoff and Percolation
Evaporation
Transpiration
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Water Consumption
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Activity Average Conservative
Brushing teeth 2 0.5
Washing hands 2 0.5
Toilet flush 5 2
Shaving 10 1
Shower (8 min.) 20 5
Bath 36 15
Dishwasher 15 7
Dishes by hand 20 5
Clothes washer 40 25
Lawn (20 min.) 200 200
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Xeriscaping
Planting strategies that conserve water
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Xeriscaping
No additional watering
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Xeriscaping
Drip irrigation
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Soil Amendment
Eastern Washington loses more than 10 tons of soil per acre per year to rainfall runoff
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Native Plants
Tolerate temperature rangeTolerate droughtPrevent erosionSupport natural ecosystemAttract pollinatorsNeed little or no maintenanceSustainable
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Temperature Range
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0 50 100 150
Minimum
Average
Maximum
Seasonal Temperatures
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Native Plants
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Photos courtesy of Rugged Country Plants