How to Protect Xeriscape Beds Near Foundations and Hardscapes
How to Protect Xeriscape Beds Near Foundations and Hardscapes: To protect xeriscape beds near foundations and hardscapes, use an 18 to 24 inch buffer…
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How to Keep Xeriscape Plants Alive on Hot Retaining Walls
How to Keep Xeriscape Plants Alive on Hot Retaining Walls: Keep xeriscape plants alive on hot retaining walls by matching the plant to the pocket depth…
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How to Improve Rocky or Compacted Soil for Xeriscaping
In How to Improve Rocky or Compacted Soil for Xeriscaping, loosen the top 6 to 8 inches, remove the worst stones, and add a modest compost layer only…
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How to Design Dry Creek Beds That Handle Storm Water
A dry creek bed usually works best when it has one defined inlet, one clear outlet, and a planned overflow path, with larger rock at the inlet and smaller…
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How to Build a Xeriscape Balcony Garden in Full Sun
How to Build a Xeriscape Balcony Garden in Full Sun: To build a xeriscape balcony garden in full sun, start with the balcony’s load limits, then choose…
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Best Xeriscape Plants for Pots and Containers
Xeriscape container plants are the right answer when you want low-water planting in pots, not in a bed. For Best Xeriscape Plants for Pots and Containers…
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Best Shade-Loving Xeriscape Plants for Patios
The most reliable Best Shade-Loving Xeriscape Plants for Courtyards and Patios are coral bells, liriope, sedges, compact ferns, shade succulents, and…
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Best Erosion Control Plants for Dry Hillsides and Wash Areas
The best erosion control plants for dry hillsides and wash areas usually come from a mix of 5 plant types : ornamental grasses, groundcovers, shrubs…
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Best Irrigation Options for Drought-Tolerant Landscaping
Best Irrigation Options for Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: Drip irrigation is usually the first answer for irrigation options drought-tolerant landscaping…
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