Drought Tolerant Landscapes

We are facing a severe drought in California, and can bet we aren't alone. In my neighborhood, very few homes have lawns with lush grass. Unfortunately, most of the lawns are dry and dead, and many neighbours are gradually transforming their yards into drought tolerant landscapes. It is quite amazing to witness how the green lawns get converted to something that is so breathtaking. The alternatives to dead lawns come in so much variety these days, making it harder to create one. That's why I thought I would share this collection with you today.

My local county is willing to pay a certain amount of dollars to homeowners willing to perform such a transformation. I have to explore more on this topic, as our front yard is in bad shape. Along with that, I have to also come with a landscape design that is within our budget. Succulents, mulch, rocks, and plants that have a "low water" label in your nursery are perfect additions to most gardens. I believe it's important to regularly water these plants until their roots are established. Once the roots are established, they will survive with no supplemental water! Well, they will look cleaner and brighter if you still water them once a month. Saving water and not having to look at a dead lawn are amazing benefits of keeping these plants and going along with a lawn transformation? What do you think? Is this something you might consider for your garden? I look forward to hearing about your garden ideas!