Xeriscape Gardens
Perhaps you are new to xeriscape garden design or need help with choosing plants for xeriscape gardens. Either way you’ve come to the right place. Our xeriscape gardening info is packed with tips and information for designing and maintaining xeriscape landscapes. Learn how to design xeriscape gardens and which plants work well in them. There are many xeriscape garden design options available to the home gardener that will fit nearly any landscape setting. So keep reading to learn more.
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5 Drought Resistant Flowering Trees For Water Wise LandscapesWant beautiful flowering trees that can withstand drought? We've got you covered. Here are our 5 favorites.
By Teo Spengler
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Best Drought-Tolerant Plants For Every LandscapePlants that naturally survive in your area are best adapted to your soil, climate and rainfall. Learn more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Gardening Without Water – How To Garden In A DroughtKnowing how to garden in a drought will protect your existing plants and can help you grow food crops in low moisture conditions. Use the tips for gardening in a drought, which are found in this article, to help get you started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Grows Well In Dry Soil Full Sun: Full Sun Dry Soil PlantsDuring difficult growing seasons, even experienced gardeners may have trouble meeting the needs of their plants. Read on for tips on growing in dry soil and full sun.
By Tonya Barnett
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Low Desert Plants And Gardening AdviceIt might take a little more effort, but having a beautiful low desert garden is worth the effort. Read on for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Survival Adaptations For Plants In The DesertHow have desert plants adapted to survive? If you’ve ever wondered about this, click here for a fascinating lesson on plant adaptations in desert environments.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Drought Tolerant Native Shrubs For XeriscapingIf you’re living in one of the many regions experiencing drought, or just trying to conserve water, here are some great bushes and shrubs.
By Teo Spengler
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Shade Xeriscape Plants: Xeriscaping Ideas For Creating ShadeWater-wise gardening is popular, especially in areas without little rainfall. Shade in these hot, sunny areas helps too. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Irrigation Systems For Xeriscape EnvironmentsUnfortunately, much of the water dispersed through sprinklers and hoses evaporates before it ever reaches its intended source. This article will help with using more worthwhile irrigation systems.
By Nikki Tilley
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Integrating Vegetables And Herbs Into The Xeriscape GardenXeriscaping is the process of choosing plants that are compatible with the water conditions of a given area. Many herbs and veggies are suited for a xeriscape design. Learn about them here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Drought-Tolerant Gardening: The Cheaper Landscape AlternativeDo you want to protect your lawn and garden from the threat of drought? Then you should consider implementing drought-tolerant gardening practices. This article will help.
By Nikki Tilley
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Succulent Companions: Best Companion Plants For A Succulent GardenSeveral low-maintenance ornamentals flourish in areas that might not. Use these as companions with succulents. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Desert Garden Fruit Trees: Fruit Trees That Grow In The DesertGrowing fruit trees in arid conditions? Find tips and information on the best options for desert garden fruit trees in this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Full Sun In The Desert: Best Desert Plants For Full SunGardening in desert sun is tricky, but it is possible to grow a variety of tough but beautiful plants in these hot, arid regions. Find suggestions here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Plants For Sunny Spots: Choosing Heat Loving Plants For Full SunIf you live in a hot climate, it’s important to choose plants that love the heat. For some full sun plants that love the heat, click here.
By Susan Albert
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Full Sun Rockery Plants – Choosing Full Sun Plants For A Rock GardenA rock garden with full sun needs species that are tolerant of such punishing conditions. Click this article for some ideas on full sun rockery plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Vines For Hot Gardens: Tips On Growing Drought Tolerant VinesIf you are a gardener living in a hot, arid climate, I'm sure you have researched and/or tried a number of drought-tolerant plant varieties. There are many drought-resistant vines suited for dry gardens. This article has some vines for hot gardens.
By Amy Grant

