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So the time has come for you to do some outdoor renovations. But where to start? It can be very overwhelming to decide on the right landscaping solution for your home. There are so many options and it can be difficult to understand how much upkeep and maintenance will be required once you settle on your dream garden oasis. But what if you could have the best of both worlds—a beautiful yard and little-to-no maintenance? Enter drought-tolerant plants! Drought-tolerant plants are a fantastic way to decorate your home with very little hassle. Here are some reasons we love drought-tolerant landscaping: Less water use. You can save up to 30%+ water by installing drought-tolerant plants since they can naturally go long periods without precipitation. Affordability. Because drought-tolerant plants use little water, the overall cost to maintain your yard will be much less over time. When you opt for drought-tolerant plants over sod, the savings is considerable, especially in California, where we experience very dry seasons. Time. Who doesn’t like saving time? Life is busy enough as it is. If you choose drought-tolerant plants you will spend less time worrying about taking care of your garden. Native. Many drought-tolerant plants are native to California. This means they feel right at home in our climate :) Creativity. Its not just about the plants! You can design your garden to have interesting rock formations, woodwork, mulch/bark ground cover, etc.. Groundcover will help keep your garden moist as incoming water will be preserved. These are just some stunning ways to give your drought-tolerant garden a unique flair. Environmental Impact. Choosing a drought-tolerant garden is a great way to do your part in minimizing environmental impact. The drought-tolerant plant family is HUGE. But here are a few options to get you started: Aloe, Bougainvilla, Verbena, Lantana, Sage, Poppy, Salvia, Succulents, Lavendar, Fountain Grass, and Geraniums. If you have any questions about drought-tolerant gardens feel free to ask us!
If you are looking to upgrade your yard we highly recommend one thing for your project: Pavers Who doesn’t want their home to have a beautiful, old-world charm? What are pavers? Pavers, or paving stones, are made of natural stone, brick, or concrete.They are an excellent way to hardscape your front or backyard and are a fantastic upgrade from plain cement. Where can you put pavers? Pavers can be installed to upgrade your driveway, walkway, entranceway, stairway, or patio area. Even better, you can redo multiple areas of your yard for a clean, finished, and consistent look. What are the other benefits of pavers? Oftentimes mother nature makes it so that the ground becomes uneven over time. This can be caused by soil movement from tree roots or other natural causes. Have you ever seen when cement is cracked or raised over time and needs to be jack-hammered and redone? Tacky cracks or other leveling problems is something you won’t need to worry about with pavers. Pavers are a great solution because as the earth shifts under your landscaping project, they move with it! Pavers also make it so you can very easily replace just one stone if something becomes damaged over time. Overall pavers are very easy to maintain: all you need to do is sweep your walkway and pressure wash it from time to time. Add character to your home: Pavers can add a lot of character to your yard and are VERY customizable. You can customize your project with stones that vary in color, size, texture, and shape. You can creatively interlock stones to add intricate patterns and more dimension to your walkway. There are also many grades to the stone, ranging from basic/inexpensive to more high-quality/expensive. Different stone aesthetics: Roman Stone, Belgian Stone, Classic Cobblestone, Quarry Stone, Mission (modern) stone, Antiqued Mission, and Permeable Stone. Click here to learn about drought-tolerant plants , which are a great compliment to pavers!
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