Introduction

 

What is xeriscape landscaping? A landscape design using native plants that require very little water and maintenance.

 

There are many places in the US experiencing drought conditions. In some areas, the drought is severe and in other areas, people never thought they'd have to worry about a drought. In Las Vegas, Nevada, the city passed a law prohibiting planting grass in the front yards of new homes. The water authority offers rebates to residents who remove grass and replace it with native landscaping.

 

Now water authorities all across the US are following suit. They're offering residents rebates to remove water-thirsty grass and plant native landscape. Water is a precious resource and with the lack of rain and inadequate infrastructures, it will continue to be a concern. And not just for the US, but all over the world.

 

More people than ever before are taking steps to live green and one of the easiest ways to start is with a xeriscape landscape. Contrary to what many people believe, a xeriscape landscape can be beautiful. There is a wide variety of plants, materials and hardscapes that will make your xeriscape landscape spectacular. Whether you're starting with a clean slate or redoing your existing landscape, you too can have a gorgeous, low maintenance, xeriscape landscape.