Reasons given for preferring contrast with or continuation of Sonoran Desert vegetation (percent mentioning).
| Reason | Residents (N=33) | Students (N=54) |
|---|---|---|
| Continuation | ||
| continue desert image | 27.3 | 20.4 |
| natural to area | 24.2 | 18.5 |
| concern for water issues | 24.2 | 14.8 |
| desert plants are easier to | ||
| grow and maintain | 21.2 | 3.7 |
| Contrast | ||
| like/need green grass or trees | 15.2 | 18.5 |
| need for variety | 24.2 | 11.1 |
| dislike desert or desert | ||
| vegetation | 8.8 | 16.7 |
| Both | ||
| aesthetics | 14.7 | 11.1 |
Note: 1) Words included in dislike of desert or vegetation are dry, dirty, bring, poorly done, harsh. 2) Continue desert image includes a concern for preserving the desert. 3) The open- ended format of the question allowed multiple answers. One person may have responses in several categories.students identified shrubs and ground cover which require larger amounts of water as something they would like to see planted. None of the residents did.