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  *Today's article was written by: Cheryl Palmer, who invites you to visit YourGardenLiving.com - where "you're sure to find products that will enhance your garden by our unique products!"  -- Tips for Xeriscape Gardeners -- The secret to Xeriscape gardening is to select plants that require little water, native plants are good selections, as are plants that require lots of sun, provide plenty of color, and tolerate poor soil quality. Group plants according to water needs, then mulch around the plants to retain water while minimizing evaporation. Mulching also reduces weeds. Many flowers and plants can be used in xeriscaping landscapes, including the following: • Maximillian Sunflower provides large yellow flowers, blooming all summer long and entices butterflies. Withstanding summer heat and poor soils, these flowers are beautiful as borders or cut flowers. • Oleanders are beautiful plants found along many highways in Californi...