I Love this Landscaping!

We all know water is becoming a precious commodity.  If  you're in the desert you can see how they've been landscaping there for years.  Shady Caynon in Irvine doesn't allow lawns in the front yards in some neighborhoods.  So, succelents and cati are fast becoming the landscaping of choice.

Driving through a well established neighborhood in Costa Mesa recently, I saw an entire front yard beautifully landscaped with a wide variety of low and tall succelents and catus.  They also made a sitting area with desert sand and gravel as the base for patio furniture instead of concrete - it was lovely!

Below are a few examples of how you can use water resistant plants to save on water and change the look of your garden.  The other perk is that most of these plants don't require as much trimming and maintenance.  Be creative and think about "desert" landscaping before you go to the nursery next time.

Patio Furniture within the Garden

Mix Colors and Textures of Succelents