Well, good morning from southern New Mexico,
I have been away from the forum for quite a while and just stopped in to catch up on my reading. It is sad to see so little interest in xeriscaping and the creative utilization of drought tolerant plants. Perhaps it's that name that scares people off
So, let me show you a very old (not so great) photo of my front 'lawn' and entry garden in the high desert. Yes, there are hoses and drip irrigation. Gardens, especially here in the high desert, need initial watering to establish plants. Those hoses and all drip irrigation are now long gone. Depending on the weather, I now deep water just as needed, generally three to four times a year. I weed whack in late winter. That's it! I use no fertilizers and rarely find a weed.
As time presents itself, I will share more photos of plants that thrive with little or no water. Spring is just around the corner. So, why not pick up a catalog like High Country Gardens. Many of their plants are suitable in many regions of the country. Over the years, it has been a great resource for me and besides, what better reading for avid gardeners than a horticultural catalog in winter!
Sharon Ward
