Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.

Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.

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A blend of native grasses and wildflowers brought to life this bright and beautiful front yard space. In addition to looking great, this area is low maintenance and water friendly.

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Welcoming front entrance with elegant porch lighting, xeric landscaping, and native plants, creating a low-maintenance curb appeal. Stacked stone accents and warm lighting add a cozy touch to this accessible and beautiful Colorado homeblending seamlessly with the natural stone accents and thoughtfully designed plant beds.

This xeric landscape design is based on a desire for a front yard that is not only water wise, but colorful, interesting, and bird and bee friendly. I was able to use some water saving ideas for the garden while working around the homeowner’s beautiful and mature silver maple tree. We started by removing all of the thirsty turf and installing a drip irrigation system that efficiently waters each plant individually at its roots. I then designed a water wise front yard garden with bermed areas for contour, moss rock boulders for year round visual interest, pathways for navigating the garden, evergreen plants for winter greenery, and shrubs and perennials that bloom from early spring to late fall for as much color as possible through three seasons. The homeowners wanted a very detailed plant design, so I created two versions of the design, one with a plant key and the other with plant labels. The plant pallet features xeric shrubs and perennials that attract pollinators such as bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Many of the shrubs provide berries, not only for the birds, but also for the homeowners to enjoy. There are perennial herbs, medicinal plants and Colorado natives in the landscape design as well. This variety of plants transformed the front yard into a space that is water wise and functional as well as beautiful.

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An inviting front yard with a low-maintenance xeric landscape design, featuring a dry creek bed, decorative boulders, and colorful plantings that add seasonal interest.

An inviting front yard with a low-maintenance xeric landscape design, featuring a dry creek bed, decorative boulders, and colorful plantings that add seasonal interest.

A xeric landscape certainly doesn’t need to look boring or sparse. This front yard utilizes native grasses, native wildflowers, and trees, shrubs, and perennials plants that are well suited to the Front Range.

The xeric landscape design, with native grasses, boulders, and a dry creek bed, complements the home's natural aesthetic while providing a low-maintenance, water-efficient yard.