Drought Tolerant Landscaping Backyard

Drought tolerant plants help us save water in the garden but they also make the best choices for landscapes off the ground.

Drought tolerant landscaping backyard.

But jewel aloe soap aloe coral aloe and tiger aloe also make good drought tolerant landscaping plants. Some are big and architectural enough to serve as a focal point. Most of them are useful for drought tolerant landscaping too. Don t forget about ornamental grasses either.

Most look good in groups. A rooftop garden or other flat hardscaped area can really take a beating from the sun. Many drought tolerant plants offer less showy blooms but make up for it with interesting foliage such as this japanese bloodgrass. The combination of grass and concrete in many curb strips doesn t do much to stem water loss but this planted version catches water before it hits the street.

Depending on the species aloe plants typically have gray to bright green leaves sometimes with a striped or mottled appearance. There are tall and short grasses upright and splaying. Drought tolerant garden plan this informal mixed garden bed features drought tolerant trees evergreen shrubs perennials and annuals. These are a few of our favorite drought tolerant plants a baker s dozen of them that look great without a lot of water.

Get that grassy feeling.