Tucson’s dry climate makes choosing low-water landscaping a smart choice for water savings and general landscaping health. Selecting foliage that thrives in the heat of the desert and can withstand extended periods without rain will improve the short- and long-term look of your landscaping and minimize the amount of additional water and work required to keep your property looking its best.
Succulents
Succulents can add color and texture to your low-water landscape design; these plants are native to desert climates and store water within the body of the plant, making them the perfect addition to your yard. Larger succulents such as agave and aloe work well in place of bushes and shrubbery, while senecio, aeonium, and euphorbia are smaller and sit closer to the ground, filling in gaps and adding visual variety.
Trees
If you love the look of a yard lush with trees, there are several low-water trees that will fit well in your landscape design. Acacia trees such as willow acacia, leather-leaf acacia, white thorn acacia, and sweet acacia can add a more traditional look to your yard, while palo blanco, guajillo, cascalote, and canyon hackberry have a more uniquely desert look. Several varieties of palm trees also thrive in the dry desert climate, including Mexican blue palm and Mediterranean fan palm.
Cacti
Many Southern Arizona homeowners opt to include one or more species of cactus in their landscape design. These native desert plants are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, styles, and colors, offering year-round beauty with very low water and maintenance needs. Some of the most popular cactus varieties you’ll find in Tucson landscaping include prickly pear, cholla, barrel, organ pipe, and pincushion cacti.
At Complete Landscaping, Inc., our goal is to help you design, create, and maintain the perfect landscaping layout for your Tucson home or business. You can find out more about our complete landscaping, irrigation, and pest control services in Southern Arizona by visiting our website, or by calling (520) 323-8918 today.