Which practice is least aligned with xeriscape principles?

Which practice is least aligned with xeriscape principles?

• A. Using High-Water-Use Turf Grass
• B. Planting Drought-Tolerant Natives
• C. Mulching Heavily
• D. Installing Rain Barrels

Answer: (A)

The main idea is reducing water use in the landscape. Xeriscape focuses on plants and practices that need little irrigation, conserve moisture, and harvest water efficiently. Using high-water-use turf grass is the least aligned because it typically requires substantial irrigation and ongoing mowing and maintenance, which increases water demand and work compared with drought-tolerant options. The other choices fit xeriscape principles: planting drought-tolerant natives naturally needs less water; mulching helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and moderates soil temperature; installing rain barrels provides a local source of water for irrigation, reducing use of potable water.

The main idea is reducing water use in the landscape. Xeriscape focuses on plants and practices that need little irrigation, conserve moisture, and harvest water efficiently.

Using high-water-use turf grass is the least aligned because it typically requires substantial irrigation and ongoing mowing and maintenance, which increases water demand and work compared with drought-tolerant options.

The other choices fit xeriscape principles: planting drought-tolerant natives naturally needs less water; mulching helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and moderates soil temperature; installing rain barrels provides a local source of water for irrigation, reducing use of potable water.