Thursday, December 24, 2009
Desert Landcaping Ideas Desert Landscape Design
It may be more of a challenge to design a desert landscape than many other designs but very doable, you will need to find plants that will survive in dry and hot climates, after all you don't want to watch your hard earned money scorch in the hot sun. So spending some extra time and researching your project first will save you money in the long run.
Your natural instinct may be to have a oasis type design but that would mean installing a costly watering unit, and use one of your most precious resources too much time for upkeep. Save the money for the irrigation system and use it on a good solid landscaping design plan that incorporates native plants and rocks you can live with.
Don't fight with nature find plants that will thrive in the sun and are able to live in lesser quality soil with little to no water. Here are two of many plants you can use in your yard. Longwood Blue (blue beard) a deciduous shrub that will come to back to dazzle your senses each spring.
It's a hardy plant that handles drought well and excellent for your desert design. The blue beard can grow upward of 3 feet tall and about 5 feet wide. It has a fragrant aroma and clustered blue violet flowers with silver foliage which make it a seemingly good choice for your desert garden.
Autumn Joy is another perennial that looks divine in a desert landscape. Because of the versatility of this plant to grow in rock gardens, and the leaves come in many colors it's another perfect plant. This lovely desert landscaping plant also has a unequaled and captivating flower, these small flowers grow in clusters and add beauty to your desert landscaping design.
Now, I don't recommend you give up your oasis design idea but instead of doing your entire yard that will be a chore to upkeep, why not compromise and design a extra special spot in your garden where you go to unwind and relax. This way you still get what you want from your yard, beauty that is manageable both in cost and maintenance.
Here's some recommended resources for desert landscaping ideas.
The Hot Garden: Landscape Design for the Desert Southwest
Your natural instinct may be to have a oasis type design but that would mean installing a costly watering unit, and use one of your most precious resources too much time for upkeep. Save the money for the irrigation system and use it on a good solid landscaping design plan that incorporates native plants and rocks you can live with.
Don't fight with nature find plants that will thrive in the sun and are able to live in lesser quality soil with little to no water. Here are two of many plants you can use in your yard. Longwood Blue (blue beard) a deciduous shrub that will come to back to dazzle your senses each spring.
It's a hardy plant that handles drought well and excellent for your desert design. The blue beard can grow upward of 3 feet tall and about 5 feet wide. It has a fragrant aroma and clustered blue violet flowers with silver foliage which make it a seemingly good choice for your desert garden.
Autumn Joy is another perennial that looks divine in a desert landscape. Because of the versatility of this plant to grow in rock gardens, and the leaves come in many colors it's another perfect plant. This lovely desert landscaping plant also has a unequaled and captivating flower, these small flowers grow in clusters and add beauty to your desert landscaping design.
Now, I don't recommend you give up your oasis design idea but instead of doing your entire yard that will be a chore to upkeep, why not compromise and design a extra special spot in your garden where you go to unwind and relax. This way you still get what you want from your yard, beauty that is manageable both in cost and maintenance.
Here's some recommended resources for desert landscaping ideas.
The Hot Garden: Landscape Design for the Desert Southwest
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