How to Build a Desert Landscape

Desert landscaping can be a very attractive and alluring look to your home or garden. If you live in a dry desert city like Phoenix or Las Vegas, desert landscaping is encouraged in order to save water use. Desert landscapes are easy to maintain and can really save you on additional lawn care costs.

Things You'll Need

• Gloves
• Hat
• Water
• Desert plants
• Desert rocks
• Shovel
• Gravel

Instructions

1. Determine the amount of space in your yard you will dedicate as a desert landscape. Measure the areas to help decide where you will place certain plants and rock formations. It can be helpful to place little markers in the ground to show where you would like plants or formations to be placed.

2. Remember, you are planting for the desert, so it's not too important to worry about the moisture in the soil. Most of your suitable plants will be those that do not require much water or moisture. They will need sunlight and soil to survive.

3. Choose plants that are native to the area. These plants are accustomed to the climate.

4. Using your shovel, clear out the section you will use to plant your rock garden. Try to place the rocks between the lawn and the fence line, creating a nice border. Once the water hits your grassy area, any water that may hit the rocks will flow back into the grassy area. Leave space to put plants like cactus or similar plants so the area does not look barren.

References

• Great Landscaping Ideas
• Landscaping Ideas Online