The homeowner knew her landscaping needed some help. It was boring and uninteresting, especially the front yard. In the backyard, she wanted low water use plants that would provide color and attract hummingbirds. She also wanted to see something pleasant outside of each window.

Container plants in colorful pots now accentuate the entry. No fussy annuals here: desert perennials will be providing year-round interest.

A rock garden with desert perennials provides a focal point from the back patio, and from inside the house.