This document provides a list of over 30 selected websites related to xeriscape gardening. The websites include information on the seven principles of xeriscape, lists of drought tolerant plants for various regions, irrigation guidance, native plant resources, and guidelines for developing water-wise landscapes. The list was compiled by an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer and provides resources for homeowners and gardeners interested in low-water landscaping.

1. XERISCAPE GARDENING SELECTED WEB SITES
http://www.xeriscape.org/index.html
(Colorado Water Wise Council Web site)
http://www.rinconwater.org/seven_principles_of_xeriscape.htm
(One of several Web sites listing and describing the Seven Principles of
Xeriscape gardening)
http://bcn.boulder.co.us/basin/local/misconcept.html
(Xeriscape Misconceptions Corrected)
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/
(NC State Cooperative Extension Service Urban Horticulture information)
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/bae/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/ag508_3
/index.html
(North Carolina State University site includes links to lists of drought-
tolerant vines, ground covers, ornamental grasses, small shrubs, medium
shrubs, large shrubs, small trees, large trees, annuals, herbaceous
perennials, and turf grasses)
http://www.ncsu.edu/ncsu/CIL/WRRI/uwc/xeriscape.pdf
(“Xeriscape North Carolina” booklet)
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/pdf/ag/ag636_03.pdf
(“Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants”)
http://www.ncwildflower.org/index.htm#Table
(North Carolina Native Plant Society Web site)
http://ncbg.unc.edu/pages/44/
(North Carolina Botanical Garden/Plants and Gardening/Native
Southeastern Plants)
http://www.eartheasy.com/grow_xeriscape.htm
(Benefits of Xeriscape gardening and lists of appropriate plants; also
describes the Seven Principles)

2. http://www.nc-climate.ncsu.edu/climate/sandhills.html
(North Carolina State Climate Office information, with a link to a map of the
Sandhills)
http://www2.turffiles.ncsu.edu/tims/
(On-Line decision aid for irrigation help during droughts)
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/bae/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/ag508_1
.html
(“Wise Water Use in Landscaping”)
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/bae/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/ag508_2
.html
(“How to Plan & Design a Wise-Water-Use Landscape”)
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1073.htm
(University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Guide to Developing a Water-Wise Landscape)
http://www.rainbird.com/
(“A Homeowner’s Guide to Water-Efficient Landscapes”)
http://www.rainbarrelguide.com/
(“Harvesting Rainwater with Rain Barrels, an Old Idea with a New
Following”)
http://www.planetnatural.com/planetnatural/images/ph-preference-list.pdf
(List of plant pH requirements)
http://homeharvest.com/flowersornamentalstreesshrubsphpreference.htm
(List of plant pH requirements)
http://guilford.ces.ncsu.edu/content/carolinayards/
(NC Cooperative Extension pilot program)
http://gardening.about.com/od/gardendesign/a/Xeriscaping.htm
(Extensive information about Xeriscape gardening)
http://landscaping.about.com/cs/cheaplandscaping1/a/xeriscaping.htm
(Extensive information about Xeriscape gardening)

3. http://www.plantsafari.com/Catalog/Types/DroughtTolerant_8.html
(Extensive plant list and photos)
http://www.successfulgardener.org/
(NC State University Cooperative Extension “Successful Gardener”
publication)
http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html
(United States Drought Monitor Map)
http://www.ncwater.org/drought/
(United States Drought Monitor Map for North Carolina)
http://www.arborday.org/media/zones.cfm
(The National Arbor Day Foundation Hardiness Zone Map)
http://www.ahs.org/publications/heat_zone_map.htm
(American Horticultural Society Heat Zone Map)
http://www.klru.org/ctg/guest_tips/deer_resistant.asp
(List of Deer-Resistant Plants, showing common name, botanical name,
bloom color, and bloom season; does not include pH, light, or moisture
requirements)
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/
(catalog specializing in xeric plants)
http://www.greenprintdenver.org/environment/xeriscape.php
(City and County of Denver, CO, plan for environment improvement and
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions)
http://www.safelawns.org/archives/newsletters/2007-Summer/index.php
(SafeLawns Newsletter – environmentally wise lawn practices)
http://www.sustainablesandhills.org/
(Local organization concerned with regional sustainability, preservation of
natural resources and enhanced economic development)
Web site list as of 9/21/07
Compiled by Arlene P. Hantjis
Moore County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
(910) 235-0998
ahantjis @pinehurst.net