You need to find plants that are specific to your zone. Talk to the landscaping department to see what's available in your area. I remember my husband telling me that when he lived in the desert, a lot of people used gravel/ small rocks as ground cover because it was too hard to maintain grass.
Plan on installing an irrigation system. Visit your local nursery to get more information for your area and project. Check out the plants, decide how you want to lay it out, add rocks?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th...
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Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ...
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You need to find plants that are specific to your zone. Talk to the landscaping department to see what's available in your area. I remember my husband telling me that when he lived in the desert, a lot of people used gravel/ small rocks as ground cover because it was too hard to maintain grass.
Plan on installing an irrigation system. Visit your local nursery to get more information for your area and project. Check out the plants, decide how you want to lay it out, add rocks?
Hi Jeannine!
There are so many great ideas listed. Here are some videos with tips as well. Good luck.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+to+makeover+a+desert+backyard%3f&qpvt=How+to+makeover+a+desert+backyard%3f&FORM=VDRE
I have always wanted a stone garden , little ones , that you use a rake and make patterns. That with groupings of succulents. Would look nice .