Southwest desert-landscaping with water conservation in mindI really like the idea of desert-landscaping to save water. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a hippie or even a "going green" kind of guy, but saving water is important to me. Using plants that are native to the area will help too. Not only that but I have seen some awesome desert landscaping examples that I really love. It's an art I admire but don't understand because I don't live in a desert.
I used to tell my dad that when I was little so I wouldn't have to irrigate the hay field. He never, ever listened to the voice of reason.
I love the color contrasts here with the light green plants and the red rocks in the background. This is also a great example of how to landscape a small hill using many kinds of rocks and desert plants.
This waterfall circulates with the use of a pump. Water gardens are a beautiful and refreshing display in such a hot desert. This dwelling uses water to show a sense of vegetation without using a lot of plants which require maintenance.
This home has no lawn or any plants that require a lot of water. Instead it has used local desert plants that flourish with very little water. It's a great idea for two reasons. First it saves on water and second the landscape fits in nicely with the desert surroundings.
Yeah, these things are poky and spiny, but they have a sense of beauty about them in a desert landscaping. I also view them as survivors in a hostile environment.
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