Beauty in the Heat of Summer: Creating Drought Tolerant Landscapes

Small Residential Drought Tolerant Landscape

The sweltering heat of summer can quickly undo the beauty of spring landscaping and contribute to rising utility costs as homeowners struggle to keep lawns green and flowers blooming. Instead of fighting the heat, homeowners can turn to practical and attractive alternatives. Drought and heat tolerant landscapes conserve water, lower utility bills, and offer the same curbside appeal and personal enjoyment as their traditional counterparts; all the while, surviving the hottest days of summer.

 

Bedding and Accents

Adding gravel, stones, and pavers is an easy way to reduce summer utility costs while maintaining function and appeal. Replace traditional bedding materials and reduce lawn space around flower beds, patios, porches, decks, and play equipment with hardscape materials. Gravel and stones can bring a sense of depth and balance to garden beds. Further, pavers can be used to extend outdoor living and play areas. As a bonus, hard materials offer year-round intrigue with no summer maintenance.

 

Blooms and Plants

Several options exist to create beautiful beds hardy enough to withstand summer’s hottest temperatures. Drought resistant plants, like succulents, ornamental grasses, and perennials, require more sun and less water making them excellent planting options. Consider using a combination of the three for a variety height, color, and texture. Many of these plants can be used in planters and containers or can be planted directly into the ground. Some particularly beautiful varieties include:

Succulents: Aloe, Hens and Chicks (shown), Sunburst, and Plush Plant

Ornamental grasses: Fountain grass (shown – cherry sparkler variety), Little bluestem, Blue fescue, Feather reedgrass

Perennials: Black-eyed Susan (shown), Blazing Star, Hardy Geraniums, Purple Cone Flower

 

Lawn

Trying to keep a lawn green during summer months is a time consuming and expensive act. As the heat increases, so does the quantity of water needed to maintain a healthy and lush yard. As a result, many people are investing in modern artificial turf as an alternative to traditional lawns. Today’s turf feels and looks like real grass. It has the benefit of year-round greenery with minimal maintenance to upkeep its appearance. Plus, artificial turf is inhospitable to common yard pests decreasing the risk of bites and disease from mosquitos, ticks, ants, etc. Artificial Turf is available in a variety of styles and price points to compliment any home and budget. It is family friendly, pet friendly, and, most importantly, able to withstand summer’s heat.

 

Interested in learning more about drought tolerant landscapes? Considering calling Country Club Landscaping to inquire about changes, large or small, we can make to help your landscape survive and thrive during the summer months.

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