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A Dryscape is all about planting and gardening with water conservation in mind. A good idea in Cyprus. Cheaper and sympathetic to local cuture.Although a drought tolerant garden requires less water, it still needs regular watering. But you will water less frequently, and most drought tolerant plants are hardy and can handle the stress of less water quite well.You will find a list of common drought tolerant plants that are available in Cyprus below. PLANTING YOUR DROUGHT TOLERANT GARDEN
Begin by designing the area you’d like to Dryscape. Using a piece of paper, draw out the areas you have to plant in and the space available. Some things to remember:
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Contrary to the popular image of a water saving landscape consisting solely of cacti in a dusty area of rocks and pebbles, drought-tolerant Mediterranean natives are very attractive. If you are prepared to follow a few simple steps, with little water, expense and labour, an evergreen flowering garden throughout the year will be yours.Plan your garden - Locate permanent elements and determine which plants need water. There may not be more than a few in an otherwise drought-tolerant area. A well-planned garden has pronounced horizontal lines. They give structure to the garden and prevent erosion. Consider winds and their drying out effect and find out where protection is essential. Create plant cover and shade - Evergreen vegetation retains soils, protecting it year-round from dehydration. A lush plant cover suppresses competing weeds. Shade is nature’s way of keeping down leaves’ transpiration. Shade attenuates sun reflection, decreases evaporation from the soil, protects soil, retains air humidity and refreshes the air.
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Drip, or trickle, irrigation ?
A dripper Water is delivered at or near the root zone of plants, drop by drop. This type of system can be the most water-efficient method of irrigation, if managed properly, since evaporation and runoff are minimized. In modern agriculture, drip irrigation is often combined with plastic mulch, further reducing evaporation, and being also the means of delivery of fertilizer. The process is known as fertigation.
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