TM 5-803-13/AFM 126-8
f. Planting design in arid areas. Landscape designs,
used.
plantings and irrigation systems in arid regions should be
-- Moisture-loving plants confined to drainage areas
appropriate to the natural environment. Careful water
where water naturally accumulates or to "oasis"
management is the key to making an arid landscape
areas.
succeed. Characteristics of a water-conserving landscape
-- Grouping of plants with similar irrigation require-
are:
ments. For example, plant species may be grouped
-- Overall reduction of turf area.
in zones that radiate outward from the building and
-- Turf used only in large, level areas to provide for
require progressively less water as the distance from
better irrigation efficiency.
the building(s) increases.
-- No turf planted within drip-lines of trees, along nar-
-- Restriction of turf and other moisture-loving plants
row paths or median strips, or adjacent to foun-
to entrances or focal points of buildings. This tech-
dations.
nique localizes areas of frequent water use. The lush
-- Buildings clustered around the periphery of green
greenery near the building contrasts with the drier
"oasis" areas.
landscape further away from the building and serves
-- Drought-tolerant plants used whenever turf is not
to identify areas of major use on the installation.
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