Category: Landscaping - Topic: Xeriscaping Preparation Southern California Landscaping
When you decide to create this type of landscape, a professional landscape designer is a good place to start. Knowing the basics first will help keep you ahead of the game. Xeriscaping requires native plant species that can withstand heat and require less water. They should be deeply rooted and bred to endure harsh climates, and planted in groupings to further help conserve water. When most people think of drought-resistance plants, images of cactus and yucca come to mind, but there are several tough desert lawns and flowers that can add a bright touch of color to your landscape. Another way to conserve water is to invest in a drip-irrigation system. The sprinkler system acts as a gentle rainfall and runs along the pipes throughout the lawn, slowly dripping water onto the vegetation. If you use traditional sprinklers, water in the morning or evening when the soil is more apt to soak up the moisture.