The word xeriscape comes from the Greek word xero which means

• A. dry
• B. wet
• C. shade
• D. stone

Answer: (A)

Xero- is a Greek prefix meaning dry, so xeriscape describes landscaping designed to minimize water use. This approach focuses on drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation (like drip systems), mulching, soil improvements to retain moisture, and grouping plants by similar water needs. The goal is a water-efficient landscape suited to dry or water-limited conditions. The other options don’t fit because they do not convey dryness: wet implies moisture, shade relates to light, and stone is a material, not a root meaning.