How Do You Landscape With Desert Plants?
You’ve decided that the time and effort to maintain golf course quality green grass could be better spent or maybe you are sick of high water bills to keep delicate plants alive in the heat. Be kind to yourself and your pocketbook by planning a desert landscape garden. Here are some tips to get started. Consider using native trees. Palo verdes, mesquites and acacias are used to the harsh climate of the desert and will thrive without a lot of water. Placed correctly in your garden, they could even provide some shade to help lower utility costs or filter bright light during the hottest part of the day. Add shrubs and grasses to accent parts of your yard. Find ones that have beautiful foliage or flowers to draw the eye in and give your property some curb appeal. Spiky yuccas, agaves and desert spoons are terrific accents, while the beautiful red bird of paradise and cassia nemophila will continue to bloom well into the desert summer. Use cactus and other succulents in moderation. Sure, no
