Water conservation is a welcome component of any landscape design. It is arguably even more important in arid regions where more of this precious resource is necessary to maintain lush grass and plants. Below are tips for using landscape rock and other conservation-friendly features that make your property drought-tolerant. 

How to Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape Design

1. Create a Rock Garden

A rock garden provides an eye-catching addition to your property that does not require water. Boulders and rocks of varying sizes avoid stagnant results and can be interspersed with pavers for walking about the garden. Depending on your preferences, you could add sand or pea gravel to create a zen garden element for relaxing and meditating. 

2. Work With Drought-Tolerant, Native Plants

Your drought-tolerant landscape does not have to forgo greenery. There are many native plants that do not require significant water to thrive, so research those ideal for your region. If you reside in Arizona, for example, you could plant succulents and flowers such as the autumn false tansy-aster, blackfoot daisy, Arizona spinystar, and the beavertail prickly pear. 

3. Skip the Real Grass

Maintaining a real lawn can require installing an extensive irrigation system. Artificial turf looks like the real thing without the need for water. You can also use landscape rock in place of real or faux turf. There are many options of varying sizes and colors, allowing you to create a custom “lawn” without water usage or high maintenance. 

4. Use Decorative Hardscape Features 

Sculptures, concrete benches, orbs, pergolas, stone pavers, patios, and gazebos are among the many decorative hardscape elements that add beauty and texture to your property. Balance these features out with drought-tolerant greenery for a pleasing, unique result. For example, if you want to create a stone paver path atop a bed of landscape rock, add ground or container native plants for pops of color. 

Enjoy selecting from the landscape rock inventory at Rim Country’s Rock N Yard in Bullhead City, AZ. Since 1991, this company has provided Mohave County and the surrounding areas with a wide range of landscape and decorative rock products, as well as sand and dirt. Call (928) 704-7625 today for a free estimate or visit the website for product information.