Plan ahead for a balanced garden. While we are enjoying the start to fall foliage color, notably in the high zone, don't overlook the need for visual interest that includes strong evergreen appearances during winter. Instead of settling on a design with a strong seasonal theme that holds together visually for only a few weeks, aim for a mix of evergreen and deciduous foliage for a balanced garden. Massing local native cacti and shrubs, such as turpentine bush (Ericameria laricifolia) or creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), can accomplish this task nicely.In the lower zones, the same is true — using deciduous plants whose foliage drops is perfectly suitable when you pair them with evergreen species. Mexican evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa), ocotillo and desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) will add some seasonal interest — plus you'll get a bonus of blooms during the growing season.And no matter the Southwestern zone, it's most beneficial to consider species that thrive and mature with less water and in our often highly alkaline soils.Shown: threadgrass (Nasella tenuissima), prickly pear cactus (Opuntia), ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) and Texas sage (Leucophyllum).More: More guides to Southwest gardening | Find your U.S. garden checklist

Grasses in a straight line.

I like the grasses

Love the texture.. Nice filler

landscaping

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terrace design using steel

Not sure if this is Mexican Feather grass, but it's similar & pretty interesting in a mass planting.

grass, gravel

the tufts of grass

this might be fun for the front yard. I like the steps of plants

Dessert plants

Design

Layered wall

Plants

Landscape plants

Grouping of bright yellow

threadgrass

like the grass and gravel path

nice

Love the grasses

Ocotillo & Desert Willow

Level at edge

Bushes

k

Grass, light

Nice!

Yard

the style

tiered beds and vegetation variety

landscaping

natural grasses

Grasses

For Michael

grassy plants

Plan ahead for a balanced garden. While we are enjoying the start to fall foliage color, notably in the high zone, don't overlook the need for visual interest that includes strong evergreen appearances during winter. Instead of settling on a design with a strong seasonal theme that holds together visually for only a few weeks, aim for a mix of evergreen and deciduous foliage for a balanced garden. Massing local native cacti and shrubs, such as turpentine bush (Ericameria laricifolia) or creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), can accomplish this task nicely. In the lower zones, the same is true — using deciduous plants whose foliage drops is perfectly suitable when you pair them with evergreen species. Mexican evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa), ocotillo and desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) will add some seasonal interest — plus you'll get a bonus of blooms during the growing season.

Shrub and cactus

grass placement

local native cacti and shrubs, such as turpentine bush (Ericameria laricifolia) or creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), mix well.

grass for sandbox

garden

Love the look of native grasses in raised garden beds...

like the grass

steel walls work well for retaining space

low maintainance grass

backwall

Landscaping

gramineas

mix evergreen and deciduous for winter-summer balance

grass

Way to help with managing water while still having plants

I like the thread grass - would like to plant

threadgrass (Nasella tenuissima)

mexican primrose, ocotillo, desert willow threadgrass (Nasella tenuissima), prickly pear (opuntia), Texas sage (leucophyllum)

paisagismo

aménagement en escalier

Metal flower beds

Will put this in my Desert garden

turpentine bush

grassy plants and metal bed edging, squared beds

terraced feather grass

Borders of Mexican feather grass

terraced feather grass

plantings

Pollard

Berm plants?

grasses along fence

cute grasses, but don't like big cacti on top

Plants

Gville

Grass

Desert landscaping tiers

drought-tolerant grass

grasses soften desert landscape