Do you live in an area that receives little rainfall throughout the year, but would like a plush backyard? Maybe you just want to water your backyard a little less often. Whatever the case may be, you can use the tips in this article to create a yard that will stand up to a drought like weather and look good.
Get Rid of Your Grass
You may not know this, but in most cases, natural grass requires the most water out of anything in your yard. If you want to make your backyard drought proof, then replace it with one of the following:
- Synthetic grass – Looks like real grass, but is completely artificial. Your local artificial grass installer can give you more information.
- Mulch – Available in many shades of red and brown and adds an earthy look.
- River rocks – This will add an element of sophistication to your yard.
None of the above items need to be watered and all of them are attractive backyard elements. When everyone else yard is wilting, yours will look stunning.
Plant Native Flowers
You can have flowers in your yard even if you live in a drought-prone area. Here’s what to look for on the tag:
Native plant: These plants are native to your area and can survive with the average rainfall of your area.
Drought tolerant: These plants can survive with less than average rainfall for your area.
Some plants that do well without consistent waterings are:
- Portulaca
- Coneflower
- Agastache
- Lantana
Plant a Succulent and Cacti Garden
Succulents and cacti are not only very beautiful, they need very little supplemental watering.
Here are some of the most popular varieties:
- Zebra plant
- Houseleek
- Dudleya
- Stonecrop
- Sedem
- Jade plant
Here are some popular cacti:
- Prickly pear
- Golden barrel cactus
- Hedgehog cactus
- Beavertail cactus
As you can see, there are many plants you can add to your backyard that look good and can survive periods of drought like weather.
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