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CONSIDERATIONS:
Xeriscape expertise and materials are readily available in Austin. Thirty eight percent of the water consumed in Austin is attributable to outside watering. From a water conserving perspective, Xeriscape landscapes are very valuable. Additionally, Xeriscape landscapes can be designed to aid in energy conservation and reduce the need for chemical and fertilizer use. Efficient irrigation is perhaps one of the easiest principles to achieve, but has much to do with the water user's habits and system design.
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GUIDELINES
Click for a description of each of the Seven Principles of Xeriscape:
1) Planning and Design
2) Soil Improvement
3) Appropriate Plant Selection
4) Practical Turf Areas
5) Efficient Irrigation
6) Use of Mulches
7) Appropriate Maintenance
RESOURCES
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE:
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
7730 South IH-35
Austin, Texas
78745-6698
www.txnla.irg
info@txnla.org
(for list of certified landscape professionals)
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
8213 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 107
Austin, Texas 78757
(512) 458-4126
(for list of registered professionals)
TNRCC
Irrigation Certification Program
MC-178
P.O.Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
(512) 239-6719
(for list of licensed irrigators)
Texas Turf Irrigation Association
3001 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 105
Dallas, TX75234
(214) 241-1399
(800) 832-6934
(for list of licensed irrigators)
Xeriscape Garden Club of the Austin Area
Janie Bolger, president
P.O.Box 5502
Austin, TX 78763
(512) 370-9505 (info line)
(monthly meeting, programs, information)
Soil Analysis:
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Soil Testing Laboratory
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX 77843-2474
(409) 845-4816
Soil Testing Laboratory
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Route 3, P.O.Box 219
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 746-6101 Ext. 810
(also water and plant testing)
Mulches and Dillo Dirt are readily available in Austin - See "Landscaping Equipment and Supplies" and "Stone" in Yellow Pages
Plant and Seed Sources
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Great Basin Seed Company
PO Box 335070
North Las Vegas, NV 89033-5070
www.greatbasinseed.com
gbsc@lvdi.net
Nurseries - see "Nursery Stock Dealers" and "Nurserymen" in Yellow Pages
Ask for nurseries specializing in Xeriscape plants and techniques.
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The Natural Gardener
Old Bee Caves Rd.
Austin, Texas 78735
(512) 288-6113
Gardens Alive!
5100 Schenley Place
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-8650
Gempoer's
100 Countryside Dr.
Bellerville, WI 53508
(800) 272-7672
Harmony Farm Supply
PO Box 460
Graton, CA 95444
(707) 823-9125
Hydro-Gardens
PO Box 25845 (mailing address)
8765 Vallmer Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80936
(800) 634-6362
IFM
333 Ohme Gardens Rd.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(800) 332-3179
Natural Farm Store
Rte. 2 Box 201A
4360 Spencer Rd. SE
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(616) 369-2465
Necessary Trading Co.
P.O.Box 305 (mailing address)
8311 Salem Ave.
New Castle, VA 24127
(703) 864-5103
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
PO Box 2209
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(916) 272-4769
City of Austin Water Conservation Program
P.O. Box 1088
Austin, TX 78767
(512) 499-2199
(xeriscape information, free irrigation audits for exisiting systems)
City of Austin
Compost Manager
Hornsby Bend WWTF
2210 S. FM 973
Austin, Texas 78725
(512) 929-1001
Travis County Agricultural Extension Service
1600 B Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78721
(512) 473-9600
Texas Department of Agriculture
Marketing Department
Stephen F. Austin Bldg
17th & Congress
Austin TX 78701
(512) 463-7624
Austin Community Gardens
4814 Sunshine Drive
Austin TX 78756
(512) 459-2125 Compost Hotline
458-2009 Office
Bio Integral Resource Ctr.
PO Box 7414
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 524-2567
IPM Clearinghouse
"Common Sense Pest Control Quarterly" and "The IPM Practitioner" journals
Natl. Pesticide Telecommunications Network
Oregon State University
333 Weniger Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-6502
(800) 858-7378
National Coalition against Misuse of Pesticides
701 E Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-5450
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 LaCrosse Ave.
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 292-4627
Native Plant Society of Texas
13006 Council Bluff
Austin, TX 78727
Ginger Hudson-Maffei
863-4571
Native Prairies Association of Texas
301 Nature Center Drive
Austin, TX 78746
Lee Stone
476-1663
Texas Bamboo Society
Carol Malone
6707 Williamette Dr.
Austin, TX 78723
information on bamboo species and use
Eco-Wise
110 W. Elizabeth St.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 326-4474
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This file last updated on Thursday, June 19, 2008