Front yard
“A fancy term for low-water landscaping, xeriscaping is all about using plants that can withstand extremely dry (or drought) conditions. Even if you don't live in the desert, a well-planned xeriscape can save you a significant chunk of change and time when it comes to maintaining your garden. Of course, succulents are a natural and obvious choice for this.”
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps “Canna - (Canna spp) Cannas quickly add height to a garden in mere months, making them ideal tropical plants for temperate climates with shorter summers. Plant them en masse at the back of garden beds to form a tantalizing backdrop or use them singly as thrillers in container plantings. In modern garden designs, their minimalist upright leaves fit right in.”
Here's a textural explosion in a container garden, centered around the dramatic variegated Aeonium, a succulent that has a distinct, flowerlike arrangement. One of the popular variegated forms is called Aeonium decorum 'Sunburst'. Notice how this singular plant commands our attention, but also how it is complemented by narrow, small-leafed and trailing succulent forms. They seem happy to let the sunny Aeonium take center stage.”
Downsize planting areas. Reducing the footprint of the planting beds in your yard is one way to cut back on water use. In this San Luis Obispo, California, garden, smaller islands filled with drought-tolerant plants punctuate a mostly gravel yard, adding color and lushness without requiring too much precious California water.”
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