| 释义 |
Xeriscape, n. Hort. (orig. and chiefly U.S.).
Brit. |ˈzɪərɪskeɪp|, U.S. |ˈzɛrəˌskeɪp|
Forms: also with lower-case initial.
[‹ xeri- (in xeric adj.) + -scape comb. form.
Coined by the Denver (Colorado) Water Department in 1981: see quots.]
A style of landscape design used in arid regions, which aims to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation and other maintenance, chiefly by using plants and features that are suited to a dry climate. Also (usu. in form xeriscape): a garden or landscape designed in this way.
1982Denver Post 19 May (Neighbors Central section) 3/2 Xeriscape is the Denver Water Department's idea of practicing what it so often preaches—conserve the water. 1982Denver Post 19 May (Neighbors Central section) 3/4 Development of the xeriscape was a joint effort by the Water Department.., the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers' Association and Colorado State University Extension Service. 1987Express-News (San Antonio, Texas) 17 July a14 You can see xeriscape plants in use and can obtain a list of these plants at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. 1989Washington Post 9 July h2/2 Among the most ingenious of the water-conservation businesses have been those offering a new line of landscaping and horticultural products grouped under the general term ‘Xeriscape’. 1995High Country News 16 Oct. 8/3 (advt.) Western Native Seeds offers a wide selection of native plant seeds for xeriscape. 2002Sunset May 88/3 Anthemis biebersteiniana... Very adaptable. Can be grown in a Xeriscape, but will also tolerate more water. |