Desert gardening

Landscaping in a desert-like terrain could be a challenge and would require more effort and money, but these inexpensive desert landscaping ideas will help you achieve the same result.

Inspired by the stately saguaro, a sparse landscape is transformed into a show-stopping profusion of native flora.

This special garden is a wonderful example of how a garden limited on space can be used to create a lovely hummingbird paradise.

Non-native plants; not Martino’s favorites. But in a Scottsdale garden on a steep hillside, the transplants are happy planted among “the ten million rocks we found on the site, including hundreds of house-size boulders,” he says. #gardenista

*Chilopsis linearis, Desert willow, medium- to large-sized tree Desert willow is a deciduous, multi-trunk tree that grows fifteen to twenty-five feet tall. It has long, narrow, green leaves with prominent veins and both its foliage and growth habit create a weeping appearance. In late spring, through summer, it produces fragrant, trumpet-shaped, showy blossoms in pink, […]

@ Desert Botanical Garden Have a very lovely Friday, everyone...

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With just one sweet potato and six simple steps, we harvested hundreds of sweet potatoes.

Desert landscapes appeal to people in all types of climates. If this has been a dream, you can find ideas right here. Number 6 will brighten your day!

If you’re looking to revamp your landscaping in a beautiful and sustainable way, think about contacting a landscape architect at Xerophytic, Design Inc, the Phoenix-based design, build and maintenance company that helps create cohesive, eco-chic retreats for homes across the state. Xerophytic: the ability to adapt to to a xeric, or dry, environment As Scottsdale Real Estate Experts, we are always...