Welcome to Gary Krause Landscaping  and Ponds and Plants 

P.O. Box 1108
Jacksonville, Oregon 97530
Phone 541-899-7643

Take Time to Learn About Xeriscapes and XeriTurf"™

 

What is xeriscaping?
Literally, the word xeriscaping comes from a combination of two other words: "xeri" derived from the Greek word "xeros" for dry; and "scape", meaning a kind of view or scene. While xeriscape translates to mean "dry scene," in practice xeriscaping means simply landscaping with slow-growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard trimmings.

The practice of xeriscaping will vary from region to region in different areas of the country. Plants which are appropriate in one climate may not work well in another. The moist northwest may even be considered inhospitable to sturdy plants of the desert south. Landscapes need to be planned to be compatible with locally available resources, including water, soil types, and sunlight.

Our continuing limited supply of water, subject to ever increasing demands, is just one resource saved by xeriscaping. This results in immediate cost savings through lower water bills. Xeriscaping can reduce the amount of plant trimmings which must be disposed of or otherwise managed, thereby helping your community, and ultimately you, to save resources. A reduction in plant trimmings can reduce the amount of labor needed to maintain a given landscape. Or, put another way, reduced plant maintenance allows more time to be spent on other aspects of landscape maintenance, or on another landscape account.

Xeriscapes generally require less fertilizer and fewer pest control measures than traditional landscapes. Because pesticides and fertilizers can inadvertently harm beneficial organisms, as well as impact air and water quality, reducing their use is a good idea. And, of course, using less of these materials saves money.
Remember, xeriscaping:
Conserves water.
Provides lots of attractive planting options.
Presents minimal pest and disease problems.
Thrives with little fertilization.
Requires low pruning and maintenance.
Saves valuable landfill space!
All of this adds up to time and money savings for you.

Laying out and measuring for XeriTurf

Crew installing the Turf

Finishing the install

Good to go with a new XeriTurf lawn

Driveway with Xeriturf and pavers

Front yard with XeriTurf

Front yard with XeriTurf and paver walkway

Driveway with Xeriturf and pavers

Click on any of the photos to enlarge
 

Turf Alternatives!


One way to reduce watering requirements is to reduce the amount of turf grass in your landscape. Drought-tolerant native or low water-use plantings, including ground covers, can take the place of turf. Or you can install our XeriTurf™. This is a unbelievable real looking synthetic lawn product (see photos) that requires NO watering, mowing, fertilizing or weeding. Our XeriTurf™ comes with a manufactures 10 year warranty. Interested? give us a call (541-899-7643) or email to setup a consultation. The above photos shows typical installation for a residential landscape.
 


 

Useful Links

Xeriscape Facts

Water Conservation
Design for Xeriscaping Reason to Design Xeriscape Xeriscape saves the Environment
Planning and Design
Trying to create a landscape without a plan is like trying to build a home without blueprints. A plan provides direction and guidance and will ensure that water-conserving techniques are coordinated and implemented in the landscape.
 

Landscape Design and Plant Selection
The first question to ask in considering a landscape is "Why?" Why have a landscape? Why install plants and a lawn instead of decking or pavement? What is it to be used for? Will it be an active recreational space or a quiet, contemplative area for meditative toiling? Whatever the intended use, proper design and plant selection can reduce the amount of waste a landscape generates through maintenance. In the end, that means time and money savings.
 

 

 Xeriscapes generally require less fertilizer and fewer pest control measures than traditional landscapes. Because pesticides and fertilizers can inadvertently harm beneficial organisms, as well as impact air and water quality, reducing their use is a good idea. And, of course, using less of these materials saves money.