News, tips & info from the crew — a little hard-won desert-landscaping wisdom to help your yard thrive.
Water-soaked soil is the worst enemy of retaining walls — it exerts enormous pressure behind the wall. Adding good drainage behind block or stone is crucial for long-lasting, bulge-free walls. Start by laying perforated plastic drainage tubing along the base, slightly above ground level, so it can drain to daylight.
A gardener learns to take the long view — and you must, or how could you bear to wait years for your vision to come to (sometimes literal) fruition? For many plants, and especially trees, it's a long wait before they look like the picture on the box.
You might not want to hear this, but it really is the first and most important thing to do for any yard. Start with the lawn — even if you have more weeds than actual grass; mow it and give it a good raking. Spring raking removes thatch and debris left from fall and winter.
What kind of light do you have? Whether your yard is mostly in sun or in shade, you'll need to plant accordingly. It can be a disappointment for new gardeners who had visions of daisies, roses, and lilacs — so plan for the light you actually have, and you'll be rewarded.
Minimal plantings, xeriscaping, and arid vegetation that need very little watering once established are commonplace desert-landscaping ideas. But don't confuse simple with no-maintenance — the plants still need care and attention to thrive in a harsh environment.
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