Designing a Low-Water Use Landscape: Style
Stylish Gardens, Minimal Water Needs
Waterwise gardens don’t have to look dull and dry. On the contrary, water-thrifty gardens can have all the bold colors, textures, and forms of a garden that receives plenty of water. Dry gardens have another advantage—they need minimal resources and much less effort to maintain.
Dry gardens will incorporate the same elements as any other garden to create an entertaining and attractive garden ideal for outdoor living. Similar elements include paths and patios that give your garden form and direction. Arbors and trellises can help divide your garden into sections and create shade. Benches and other types of outdoor furniture provide a comfortable resting spot. The similarity to conventional gardens ends there.
Low-Water Landscape Style Possibilities
Gardens designed for low water use can be beautiful and full of lush foliage. In San Diego County, we can add a generous dose of seasonal flowers for colors that suit the season. Of course, it takes planning. Westturf Landscape Management Inc. can design a landscape that provides a rich tapestry of color. We understand the requirements of our area and can carefully select natives, ornamental grass, perennials, shrubs, and succulents that will make your landscape pop with color.
Low water landscapes provide other advantages besides conserving moisture. Waterwise gardens in San Diego have an edge in that drought-tolerant plants can grow at a rate that’s easy to manage. You won’t spend all day pruning or fertilizing, either. Drought-tolerant plants use less green waste, too, so they contribute less to landfills. What’s more, California native plants attract butterflies and birds.
Waterwise Garden in San Diego County: It’s in the Details
Waterwise gardens may take a little bit of time and effort to design and build. However, over time, you’ll notice significant savings, including water. The following are excellent water-wise details for a garden that looks attractive in every season:
Choose Plants with Bright Colors
Try adding bright, colorful plants, like Yellow Queen Columbine, which can add a splash of color to your yard. Red Valerian is also a great fit for yards in San Diego County. Lavender is an excellent plant for bringing a purple hue to your landscape.
Waterwise plans with bright colors, ideal for San Diego County, include:
- Bougainvillea
- Japanese Flower Plum Tree
- Crepe Myrtle
- Lantana
- Lavender
Consider Foliage Texture
Texture adds interest to your garden. It can make your landscape look more dynamic and engaging, too. Try planting coarse-textured plants with delicate or medium-textured plants to enhance visual interest with contrast.
Plants with foliage texture that thrive in our climate include:
- Succulents, like agaves, echeverias, sedums, and other succulents, especially those with fuzzy or silvery foliage.
- Ornamental grasses like dwarf fountain grass, Miscanthus, and other grasses add texture and movement to landscapes.
- Native plants like California lilac, San Diego sedge, and Manzanita.
- Mexican Bush Sage, which adds vibrant purple flowers to your garden.
Plants with Bold Shapes
Transform your garden from drab to fab by adding plants with bold shapes. In San Diego County, we can select from a wide range of visually striking plants that thrive in our local environment.
Plants with bold shapes include:
- Drought-resistant species such as succulents (agaves, aloes)
- Native plants (Manzanitas, California lilacs)
- Grasses like Miscanthus
Lush Plantings
Lush plantings can add vibrant color to slopes. Besides their aesthetic appeal, lush plantings on slopes have other benefits, such as helping to prevent erosion and improving soil health. The roots help stabilize the soil, and the foliage helps to minimize water runoff.
Consider the following plants for slopes:
- California Fuchsia
- Sage (Salvia)
- Manzanita
- California Lilacs
- ‘Silver Carpet’
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Westturf Landscape Management Inc. is a pioneer in "Green Landscaping." We have been helping clients save money with drought-tolerant landscaping options since 1974.
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Westturf Landscape Management
701 Mercantile Street
Vista, CA 92083
Phone: 760.650.3120