Xeriscape front yard

For the better part of a century, lawns were the default for American front yards. They remain incredibly popular today, but standards are shifting quickly. So far this year, 80% of Yardzen clients requested a landscape design that did not maximize the use of lawn—and 37% requested no traditional lawn... Read more »

Front yard hardscape – Landco Living

Discover creative front yard xeriscape ideas Colorado-style for beautiful, water-wise landscapes that thrive in our unique climate.

Have you heard of xeriscaping? Although associated with desert climates, it’s much more than just succulents and cacti. This sensible landscape style conserves water, reduces garden maintenance, and provides habitat for endemic species. Learn all about its aesthetics and efficiency now on Gardener’s Path.

My neighbor stopped in front of my yard where we were moving rocks and mulch, and asked, “So where will the hotpots go? And the mud volcanoes?” I scratched my chin. “Haven’t…

A dry creek bed can be a nice touch in your landscape, adds variety, and can even provide necessary drainage in your outdoor space. Get inspired with some of these unique dry creek bed ideas:

A colorful Xeriscape garden design by Susan Blake of Santa Fe, New Mexico, features many beautiful drought tolerant species, including Zauschneria, Stachys, Centranthus, lavender, Yarrow, Iris, Russian Sage, Gaillardia, and many ornamental grasses including Miscanthus.

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Colorado Xeriscape Ideas for Front Yards Discover creative front yard xeriscape ideas Colorado-style for beautiful, water-wise landscapes that thrive in our unique climate.

Xeriscape plants range from flowering types to succulents, trees to shrubs. Head horticulturist Lorin Nielsen has chosen 35 popular xeriscaping plants to pick from for a low maintenance xeriscape garden.

Lance Parker

Discover the 21 best xeriscaping plants to create a stunning garden that thrives in dry climates! This guide showcases drought tolerant landscape front yard ideas, featuring hardy outdoor plants perfect for dry weather landscaping. Explore hot climate plants that are ideal for full sun tall plants and learn how to implement xeriscape landscaping in your home. Perfect for those looking for drought resistant landscaping solutions in areas like Central Texas and Colorado!

HGTV: Sage Design Studios integrated terraces and drought-conserving plants into the front and back yard designs to help this Southwestern home conserve water.