How to Desert Landscape Your Yard
Desert landscaping allows you to utilize water and plants in a way that contributes to your lawn without wasting water in an arid or dry environment. For gardeners in desert or drier areas, landscaping can be a challenge; many plants require more water than the area gets in an average growing season, and watering those plants costs money and time. Fortunately, landscaping for a desert environment is relatively simple once you have the right plants, water and irrigation control and a plan for how to implement your design. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Design a plan. Think about the area available and what kind of look you want to create. Decide whether you want to include plants in your garden landscape. Desert landscaping can be beautiful with or without plants, depending on the rocks and layout of your garden.
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Purchase desert plants for your garden if you decide to use them. See the tips section and references for types of plants that grow well in arid areas.
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Plant any and all plants you have decided to use. Place them according the the amount of light and water they need and according to the aesthetic layout of your yard. Put larger plants close to your house and smaller ones close to walkways and around doors.
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Use rocks and boulders to enhance the appearance of plants in your garden. Rocks can be used to create a border or a pathway through your garden, as well as create a rocky garden in which plants grow.
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Spread gravel to make a walkway or enhance plantings, and place rocks and boulders as a border for natural-looking formations throughout your landscape.
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Install a drip-hose system around plants that need extra watering and use it when necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear gardening gloves and long sleeves when working with desert plants to avoid getting cactus spines or cuts on your hands and arms.
Large boulders and desert trees can be used to create a centerpiece for your landscape.
Some examples of arid plants include: cacti, palm trees, Joshua trees, oleander and pampas grass.
