Southwestern Xeriscape
Landscape Design

This landscape design is a true example of the principle of simplicity. The plant selection is xeric and kept to a minimum of species and color. More on this design below.

The elements and shape in this Southwest landscape design all exhibit a xeric Santa Fe style. The lawn area is Buffalo grass, Blue Grama, and wildflowers.

The two curvy areas in the lawn are actually limestone boulders that create a 12" high shelf that descends back. The pathway is dark red gravel and the white ground cover is 2" river rock.

This is just a front yard of a square box house. However, as you can see, the curves take away the squareness of the home. Curves are typical for southwest landscape design as well as my own favorite style.

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