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No, sprinklers can’t fully reach underneath the hardscape of most xeriscape gardens. If you try to use a sprinkler system, you’ll waste most of the water as runoff, or it'll evaporate before it reaches the soil. Instead, install a drip irrigation system. This gets the water to the right places with minimal waste and encourages the development of strong, deep root systems.

Many xeriscape gardens don’t require much maintenance. Besides yearly maintenance checks on your drip irrigation system, you might also need to add more mulch and gravel to your landscape. Pruning, aeration, fertilizing, and soil testing are other ways to keep your garden in tip-top shape. Encourage your plants to grow deep root systems for the best plant health and the least reliance on supplemental water. 

The principles of xeric landscaping include:

• Eco-friendly planning and design

• Water conservation

• Improve soil health

• Minimize turf

• Efficient irrigation

• Use native and low-water plants

• Apply much for water conservation

The core principles of xeriscaping center around creating an environmentally friendly landscape that minimizes wastewater and runoff, conserves water, and builds healthy soil in low-water areas.

There are many benefits to xeriscaping. One of the key benefits is its water-conserving design. And, once the landscape is established, it's super-low maintenance, particularly if you've chosen native plants that naturally thrive in your region. Xeriscaping is beautiful and is a key selling feature. The low-maintenance, low-water yard saves money in maintenance fees and utilities—and saves you time, too.