Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Outline

Method: How can I adapt xeriscape landscaping to an existing site in Kamloops that will fit into surrounding non xeriscaped yards?

Project: Apply xeriscaping to an existing lot in the Kamloops area.

1. Suitable plants that will fit into other landscaped yards surrounding it
2. Soils in Kamloops: Are they suitable? Can they retain water well enough.
3.Design a landscape on an existing lot in Kamloops.

Special Problem:Will people like this type of landscaping?

Also: Maintnence, Expenses, and can plants be readily available

7 comments:

Morgan Turland said...

Your thesis looks good, but I'm not sure you want to use "I" in it? Maybe just say something like:

How can xeriscape landscaping be adapted onto a Kamloops site and blend in with the surrounding non-zeriscaped gardens?

Nicole Baker said...

I like the topic you have chose; it would be interesting to see these ideas adopted into the kamloops region. Do you plan to draw up any drawings on your blog or add any pictures of xeriscape landscaping? Here's a book that may be of interest to you that i found online.

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0967045118/103-5176327-8215018?SubscriptionId=19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2

Dale Parkes said...

Your thesis question is very close to the mark. There is no doubt that xeriscape gardens save water, but how can we get people to implement this type of landscaping?
Have you gotten a hold of that document from the City that tells you what kind of plants will do well in Kamloops? If not, I can see if I have a copy in my office.

Kent Henning said...

I have not gotten the document yet. If you had a copy that would be great and save me a trip downtown.

Kent Henning said...

Thanks morgan for the great advice I'm gonna go with a thesis similar to the one you have suggested.

john j mcbride said...

kent,

I understand the need for a xeriscaped yard and i also see what it looks like but i don't fully understand what makes a yard xeriscaped? is it the use of rocks and gravel, different soils or what? It would be helpful to better clarify the differences. This could be accomplished well with pictures of a non-xeriscaped yard next to a xeriscaped yard.

Kent Henning said...

Thanks for the great idea John I'll be sure to do that.