03/16/2024
Some elements of a good water thrifty garden makeover:
--Uncluttered design.
--Limited, permeable pathways. Just enough path to get around easily.
--Terracing using low garden walls that saves water, creates visual interest.
--Drip irrigation.
--Plants that can survive neglect and the blow and go maintenance crew (that's not us).
--Annual checkups by skilled gardeners (us).
--Lawn substitutes (in this garden it is Dymondia).
--River rock accents.
--Mulch or gravel ground cover.
This landscape was designed by my daughter, Alyssa, [email protected] about 10 years ago. Some of the existing features like the deck and background plants were there before makeover and incorporated into the design.