Çankırı Kenti Peyzaj Düzenlemelerinde Kullanılan Bazı Bitkilerin Kurakçıl Peyzaj Açısından Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

This study was conducted for the purpose of determine the suitability of water-wise landscape of plants which were supplied by
Çankırı Municipality for landscape arrangements in 2012. The other purpose of study is to determine the suitability of water-wise
landscape of turfgrass plants which were used on traffic island, parks and public institution gardens of Çankırı. Also study was conducted
for the purpose of provide various solutions about drought. As a result of study, from species of turfgrass plants; perennial ryegrass
(Lolium perenne L.), kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L). and white clover (Trifolium repens L.) species were determined as high water
request plants, especially summer times they request frequently irrigation. Additionally, tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) and
creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra var. rubra L.) were determined that can live with limited water. Also ornamental plant species with high
water requirement were determined as common box (Buxus sempervirens), American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) and Babylon willow
(Salix babylonica). Water request of other species which were used by Çankırı Municipality were determined as low or medium.