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If you’re a Florida property owner, you want a vibrant, lush landscape. But maintaining a traditional grass lawn and water-hungry plants can be challenging and expensive in these conditions. This is why xeriscaping is such a popular choice when homeowners want a water-conserving lawn.
Xeriscape designs are versatile, use significantly less water, and can be applied to just about your entire landscape.
Landscape professionals well-versed in Florida-friendly xeriscaping can design an attractive, drought-tolerant landscape by carefully selecting native and low-water plants, installing water-saving irrigation, using mulch, and contouring the land to optimize moisture retention. And Grasshoppers can do just that! We’ll help you put together a landscaping design with xeriscaping techniques.
So read more on how you can achieve a beautiful landscape that conserves water and thrives even in dry conditions.
What is Xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping is a landscaping technique that focuses on conserving water throughout the year. They are also lower maintenance and have less of an environmental impact compared to traditional lawns. Xeriscapes are becoming a popular choice in Florida since they save on water bills while looking beautiful with local fauna. And if sustainability is important to you, xeriscaping is a great solution!
Traditional lawns use 20,000-40,000 gallons of water annually, while xeriscaped lawns use 5,000-15,000 gallons a year.
Drought-Tolerant Plants for Landscaping
We’ve seen many common landscape plants are not well-suited to Florida’s climate (although they’re beautiful). Species from wetter regions require frequent irrigation to survive, especially during droughts. This wastes water and results in high bills.
We recommend species that provide beautiful colors, textures, and visual interest while minimizing water needs, such as:
- Firebush
- Beach Sunflower
- Agave
- Sedum
- Muhly Grass
- Fakahatchee Grass
- Purslane
- Sunshine Mimosa
- Beautyberry
- Wild Coffee
- Blanket Flower
- Saw Palmetto
- Blue-eyed Grass
When it comes to redesigning your landscape, poor plant selection can result in an unattractive yard with plants that fail to thrive. Professional landscapers specializing in xeriscaping, like Grasshoppers, have deep knowledge of the best native and drought-tolerant plants for the region. We’ll create a design that looks great and requires minimal irrigation.
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Low-Water Irrigation Techniques
Irrigation is one of the most important parts of designing your landscape. We’ve seen many properties with inefficient sprinkler systems that spray large amounts of water, much of which is lost to evaporation or runoff. It wastes water and money without effectively nourishing plants!
Xeriscaping implements targeted, water-saving irrigation techniques such as drip lines, rain barrels, and microsprayers that deliver water directly to plant roots. You’ll need the precise amount of irrigation needed based on plant types and soil conditions.
There are also smart irrigation controllers available, which adjust watering based on weather data to avoid waste.
Earth Shaping Landforms in Xeriscaping
Florida’s intense sun and heat can quickly dry out and erode bare soil. This deprives plants of vital moisture and nutrients needed to withstand droughts.
This is why mulch, along with landforms, us important when planting. It’s best to use mulch in areas that are more difficult to mow or irrigate, or in more shady areas. A layer of organic mulch shields soil from the harsh sun, minimizes evaporation, reduces weeds, and enriches the soil as it decomposes.
Landscaped contours, berms, and swales are great for directing rainwater to plants and preventing stormwater runoff. The combination of mulch and contoured land helps keep plants hydrated with minimal irrigation.
Enjoy Low-Maintenance Landscape with Our Xeriscaping Design Services in Florida
Don’t let your lawn and garden deteriorate! You can transform your property into a model of drought-resistant beauty with our professional xeriscaping services. You’ll love the year-round visual appeal, easy upkeep, and savings on your water bills.
Grasshoppers’ skilled landscape team excels at xeriscaping properties of all sizes across Florida. Our crews use industry best practices to implement your xeriscape with meticulous attention to detail. With our proactive maintenance plans, your landscape will remain healthy, vibrant, and water-efficient for the long term. We’ll start with an inspection of your outdoor space, then put together a plan to install irrigation, plants, and other features for the perfect design.
So contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how xeriscaping can revolutionize your Florida landscape!