A xeriscape is a landscape that conserves water by including

A xeriscape is a landscape that conserves water by including

• A. Limited Use of Mulch
• B. Circular Turf Areas
• C. Drought-Tolerant Plants
• D. Automatic Irrigation Systems

Answer: (C)

A xeriscape conserves water mainly by using plants that are adapted to dry conditions and require little irrigation. Drought-tolerant plants, such as native species and those with deep roots or water-saving adaptations, drink less water and thrive with reduced watering, which is the heart of xeriscape design. Using drought-tolerant plants reduces overall water use directly, which is why this option is the best fit. The other ideas don’t capture the main approach: mulch helps retain soil moisture, so limiting it would work against water savings; turf areas use a lot of water and reduce the xeriscape goal; automatic irrigation systems are tools for applying water efficiently but aren’t the defining feature of xeriscaping—the plant choice is.

A xeriscape conserves water mainly by using plants that are adapted to dry conditions and require little irrigation. Drought-tolerant plants, such as native species and those with deep roots or water-saving adaptations, drink less water and thrive with reduced watering, which is the heart of xeriscape design.

Using drought-tolerant plants reduces overall water use directly, which is why this option is the best fit. The other ideas don’t capture the main approach: mulch helps retain soil moisture, so limiting it would work against water savings; turf areas use a lot of water and reduce the xeriscape goal; automatic irrigation systems are tools for applying water efficiently but aren’t the defining feature of xeriscaping—the plant choice is.