A pristine lawn is a thing of beauty. It provides a counter-point to the rest of your landscaping, both plants and hardscapes. If you have kids or a dog, lawn is a virtual necessity for outdoor play. You can still have a lawn, even in the driest conditions, thanks to artificial grass. You get all the benefits, without water, chemicals, or hassles. You can extend those benefits by using artificial grass for walkways, or even a backyard putting green.
Take a holistic approach
You have to comply with water regulations, or face a stiff fine (not to mention glares from your neighbors). That means using less water, but you can also be smarter about how you use it. Along with choosing the right plants, you can personalize your space with permeable hardscape materials, decorative objects, and construction and gardening techniques that retain natural moisture and rainfall.
There’s no need to be depressed, or distressed. Drought tolerant landscaping does not sentence you to a yard that is ugly or no fun to use. It is an invitation to get creative, and the result can be supremely beautiful, functionally practical, beneficial for the environment, and a lot less work and expense. Nice.
Read on to get more ideas on creating a landscape that thrives with little water.