Xeriscape is a natural approach to landscaping that conserves water.
The word xeriscape comes from the word xeros (Greek for "dry") and landscape. Among other things, xeriscape encourages careful planning, efficient irrigation, soil improvements, the use of mulches and choosing native plants for the site. Native plants need less watering and less chemical intervention to remain healthy. Plants whose natural requirements are appropriate to the local climate are emphasized, and care is taken to avoid losing water to evaporation and run-off.
The use of appropriate plants is one of many ways that site development and landscaping can become more sustainable. Choosing permeable driveway and sidewalk materials, establishing rain gardens to control runoff and preserving deciduous shade trees to keep the house cooler in summer all are logical companions to xeriscape design.
Heavily landscaped homes in Houston on large lots can cost several hundreds of dollars a month to irrigate properly. We work with the leading landscape companies and our homes typically include a complete landscape, hardscape, pool, water features, irrigation, and drainage. Let our Landscape Architects design a beautiful and lush drought tolerant garden and landscape.