Here's a link to an excellent booklet that you can find at most libraries and nurseries around town. With pictures and information about water needs, litter, etc.

Hope this helps.

I have planted Chilean mesquite, a vitex (chaste) tree, a fruitless olive, a desert willow and a palo blanco. All are differant and add their own personalities to the landscape.

You might also consider a hedge of lady banks roses depending on what you have to work with. They grow fast and require minimal care once established. I have a 150' fenceline planted and we love it....the hedge is now about 10' tall and super thick. We planted them along the alley for a privacy fence.

Here is a link that might be useful: Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert

Thanks Mary...Good suggestions. I am definitely getting a Lady Banks Rose right opposite to the wall to my patio door....it will make a nice colorful fence. I will also get hold of the booklet...Thanks for your suggestions!

Because you live in Chandler, there is a wealth of information right at your fingertips. The City has a robust assortment of written brochures including Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert which you can order online or stop by the Water Conservation Office to pick up.

In addition, the online landscape design tool WaterWise Landscaping in Chandler will give you even more plants and ideas for your yard.

You may even want to attend a free class offered by the City. On March 24 and 31 Ron Dinchak, horticulturist and landscape designer, will present Chandler Smart Landscaping. There are several more landscaping and irrigation classes available this spring.

Just follow the link below. Select 'Free Resources' to order brochures online.

Here is a link that might be useful: Chandler landscaping resources

@ aztreelvr - Excellent suggestions.....Looks like Chandler City has wealth of information and its all free. I will check them out...The classes are a very good idea...Thanks!!!

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