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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 10 Volume VIII Issue VII July 15, 2003 Water-wise Gardening—Perennials Fellowship Bible Church Dedication By Laurie Van Zandt, The Ardent Gardener Weeks of hot temperatures and dry weather support The State of Utah, Division of Water Resources claim that Utah is the 2nd driest state in the nation; yet we use more water per person than any other state. A large part of that usage can be attributed to landscaping that is incompatible with the environment we have chosen to live in. For a sense of perspective, 1” of water distributed over an acre of land uses 27,200 gallons of water. Look around you. Mother Nature has created an astounding palette of texture, color and form in the native landscape that makes up Northern Utah. This palette can be modified to bring landscaping into our communities that is beautiful, creative, practical, and reflective of the natural resources available to us. The often misunderstood term Xeriscape may come to mind. Xeriscape is a word that was coined in Colorado over twenty years ago to prescribe a practical solution to our watering woes. Its common sense advice is to use plants and materials that are adaptable to the site, use minimal resources, and to group plants with like water needs together. It does not mean that you cannot have roses, lush lawns, or other favorite water loving plants. It only means that these areas should be kept to a minimum and kept together. Simply speaking, all plants are Xeriscape plants if they are used correctly, though there is a lot to be said for the use of native plants. Native plants use resources efficiently, are long lived, generally maintenance free, rarely need fertilizing, and do not suffer from the pests and diseases common to many traditional ornamental plants. Many local nurseries now carry native perennials such as Palmer’s penstemon, Utah penstemon, Rocky Mountain Iris, Rocky Mountain columbine, Mountain lupine, and desert marigold. Other un-thirsty native and drought tolerant perennials are varied and include some that may surprise you. Sea pink, basket-of-gold, threadleaf coreopsis, dianthus, blanket flower, creeping baby’s breath, daylily, various irises, candy tuft, gayfeather, daffodils, catmint, snowin-summer, penstemons, creeping thyme, lupines, sage, pincushion flower, lamb’s ear, columbine, cranesbill and coral bells are all considered low water users. The trick is to not overwater them by placing them with perennials that do have high water requirements. Visit the Utah Native Plant Society’s web site at www.UNPS.org to view native plant gardens that you can visit. Call 800-272-3275 to consider joining The Society and to receive newsletters, field trip schedules, and information. Whether you are considering adding perennials to your garden, or replacing flowers that are difficult to keep looking their best with our limited resources, consider using those mentioned above. In addition to their relative low maintenance needs, many of these perennials will provide months of color in your garden. Note: A resident of Huntsville, landscape architect Laurie Van Zandt, along with Planned Outdoor Living, recently supervised the installation of, and received a blue ribbon for the landscape design in the 2002 Parade of Homes for a home located in Mountain Green. The owner, a wildlife biologist, had requested a design that was environmentally, resource, and wildlife friendly. Congratulations Laurie! For more information, or to schedule a consultation, contact Laurie by e-mail at laurievz@yahoo.com or by phone at 745-9661. Reverend Gonino with his wife Elaine and their children at the dedication ceremony for the Fellowship Bible Church in Liberty. Putting the finishing touches on the new church with the steeple raising. Inside the new Fellowship Bible Church in Liberty. Lynn Petersen of Eden donating blood at the LDS Stake Center. Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $18.00 annually. Happy Pioneer Days to all Valley Residents Send payment with mailing address to: THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS P O BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 ~ Dine ~ Shop ~ Relax Dick Manley Real Estate Done Right dickmanley@att.net DickManley.com Today’s Gifts ~ Tomorrow’s Treasures T 801-391-1800 P his quaint litlan your next special tle gift shop is event in this beautifully located in the hisdecorated lodge surrounded toric Jolly Boy by the majestic mountains of gambling house. the Ogden Valley. 745-9690 The shop features unique gifts, home decorations, and colelax in the quaint rustic villectibles. lage setting. Open seven 745-9690 days a week. 745-9293 7 4 5 -6 0 0 0 The Yukon Grille R 235 South 7400 East Huntsville, Utah V ISIT US AT: www.trappersvillage.com Commercial/Office Space Available - Call 479-1163 $299,000 EDEN $210,000 3181 E. 3350 N. MLS# 376313 3410 N. River Drive MLS# 348466 LIBERTY Valley Lake Estates Sunridge Lots 10, 11,13 - 950 S. 6800 E. 7488 N. Middlefork Road Only $14,900 MLS# 369564 Only $23,900 MLS# 351576 |