The biggest question would be, where do you live? If you live in an arid region where lush lawns are simply not possible, consider desert style landscaping ideas with materials and plant life that work with your natural surroundings.
Some parts of the country get more water than is needed to sustain some desert plants, such as Cacti and Agave. So it is necessary to know your area or regional temperature and waterfall zones.
Below are some really cool desert landscaping ideas for inspiration.
Texas weather and climates are varied through out the state and differs from city to city. Let us help you achieve your dream desert style landscape.
You can read more about Desert Style Landscaping Planting here.
Juniper
Acacia
Olive
Crepe Myrtle
Pomegranate
Cape Plumbago
Lavender
Cape Honeysuckle
Salvia
Grandma’s Yellow Rose
Tree aeonium
Paddle plant
Firesticks
Queen Victoria Agave
Spider Aloe
Decomposed Granite,
or DG as it’s commonly called, is a compactable material formed from the natural weathering and also has a wide variety of colors options.
erosion of granitic rock. DG is typically of easily compactable rock particles 3/8” and smaller.
Crushed Gravel
Gravel is chunks of jagged, crushed up rock, usually crushed to sizes of 3/8” and 3/4” and
comes in various colors.
River Rocks
River rock is rounded and multicolored. RCP carries two types of river rock: smaller 1”-3” that is sold by the yard and larger sizes of 3”-12” sold by the pound.
Beach Pebbles
rocks. They range in size from 1/2” to 3” and come in a greyish-black color and a mixed color option. Beach pebbles are only available
in bags and not by the yard some they can be an expensive option
for larger applications
Flagstone
Flagstone refers to large, irregular flat stones used to pave an area. Flagstone comes in a variety of colors, sizes, and textures and is sold by the pound.
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I just can't understand why people would like to employ desert-like landscaping; it just does sit well with me at all. But, unfortunately, it just makes the whole place seem outdated.