SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF XERISCAPING.

Good Landscape Planning and Design : dividing heavier water, and sun requirements into different zones , Example: Arid Zone, an Oasis Zone a Medium Water zone.
Appropriate Turf Areas
Efficient Irrigation
Use of Proper Soil Amendments
Use of Mulches
Low Water Use Plants
Appropriate Maintenance

Great list! Now if I can just do this....... working on it.