Argument:

I am afraid that it would be too costly to create a specialized garden.

Fallacy:

Argument from Ignorance

Persuasive Argument:

A xeriscaped garden will ultimately reduce the amount of waste which is produced by the use of water, fertilizers or pesticides. It will also reduce the amount of money spent on these resources. The xeriscaped garden will actually be far more cost effective in the long run.

Argument:

I don't want to be limited in plant choices for my landscape.

Fallacy:

Base Rate Fallacy

Persuasive Argument:

The assumption that xeriscaping limits plant choices to the extent of being undesirable is only based on the notion of the selectivity used in this approach. In reality, xeriscaping...