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the soil surface directly into the plant root zone. In urban landscapes, micro-irrigation is widely used
with ornamental plantings.
native species: Any plant species that occurs and grows naturally in a specific region or locality.
Native plant species do not require watering other than during the initial years of establishment.
pervious: Perviousness refers to the tendency of a material to allow another substance to pass
through it. For example, highly pervious paving can allow water to pass through it.
Sprinkler irrigation: Irrigation by pumping water under pressure through nozzles and spraying it
over the land is called sprinkler irrigation. There are several types of portable sprinklers, and each
type is best suited to certain lawn shapes and landscape configurations.
vegetated area: An area or part of any site that has plantation or greenery on it in any form, that is,
grass, plants, trees, and so on.
xeriscape: Landscaping designed specifically for areas that are susceptible to drought or where
water conservation is practiced. It refers to gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need
for supplemental irrigation. Derived from the Greek xeros meaning ‘dry’, the term xeriscape means
literally ‘dry landscape’.
the soil surface directly into the plant root zone. In urban landscapes, micro-irrigation is widely used
with ornamental plantings.
native species: Any plant species that occurs and grows naturally in a specific region or locality.
Native plant species do not require watering other than during the initial years of establishment.
pervious: Perviousness refers to the tendency of a material to allow another substance to pass
through it. For example, highly pervious paving can allow water to pass through it.
Sprinkler irrigation: Irrigation by pumping water under pressure through nozzles and spraying it
over the land is called sprinkler irrigation. There are several types of portable sprinklers, and each
type is best suited to certain lawn shapes and landscape configurations.
vegetated area: An area or part of any site that has plantation or greenery on it in any form, that is,
grass, plants, trees, and so on.
xeriscape: Landscaping designed specifically for areas that are susceptible to drought or where
water conservation is practiced. It refers to gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need
for supplemental irrigation. Derived from the Greek xeros meaning ‘dry’, the term xeriscape means
literally ‘dry landscape’.
