Southern AZ Homes - Xeriscape Concepts

Through careful design and plant selection, soil improvement, mulching, irrigation, & maintenance, xereicaping helps ensure successful growth and drastically cuts watering requirements. Think of xeriscaping as three separate layers of plantings. A plant’s watering needs will determine where the plant will go.

FIRST LAYER

Place showy and thirsty plants near the house so they create an oasis of green foliage and colorful blooms. Use drip system and misters for your plantings.

SECOND LAYER

Drought tolerant plantings that need infrequent watering and use a drip system to mitigate watering or no watering during rainy season.

THIRD LAYER

Trim and leave natural vegetation that only needs rainfall to survive.

Furthermore, consider the turf size, grass takes more water and care than any other part of a landscape. Plant ground covers, decks, and walkways to reduce the size of the lawn. 

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