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A trademark on both the term "Xeriscape" and the logo is held by this organization. In the years that followed the 1982 introduction of the program in Denver, it became clear that the seven Xeriscape fundamentals, promoted widely today, were truly universal and applicable in every climate. The proactive and positive direction of the concept bolstered its popularity, and news of the program spread quickly through such events and activities as "X-rated" (Xeriscape) garden parties; Xeriscape garden clubs; newspaper, magazine, and television coverage; and educational seminars.
Ironically rocks and yucca may even increase water use, by raising the temperature around nearby plants. It is also ironic because rock and yucca landscaping is not necessarily lower maintenance than other types of landscaping. ZEROscape is a good term for rock and yucca landscaping. Misconception #2: Xeriscape means no lawns. This is absolutely not true. Well-done Xeriscapes may, in fact, have some highly watered turf, as well as some low or moderately watered turf. Athletic fields and other high-activity areas, for example, are very appropriately landscaped with highly watered turf, because this type of turf repairs itself after heavy use.
A preferable approach to such problem areas is to plant them with hardy perennial flowers that require far less maintenance. Along sunny sidewalks, for example (especially if the ground slopes to the south), there is a sort of double jeopardy situation when trying to maintain an evenly watered lawn. First, it is very difficult to water lawn areas that are adjacent to pavement without wasting a lot of water on the pavement. Second, soil adjacent to sun-warmed pavement dries out much faster than in other areas and therefore requires even more water to maintain a uniform green color.