Desert Landscaping

2008-11-29T02:54:00.000-08:00

Desert landscaping is more than growing prickly cacti in the backyard. Here are some drought-resistant plants you can use to beautify your outdoors. Deserts are not just about the blazing sun and very little greens. In fact, a desert is one such place where one can come across an interesting variety of plants! Desert landscaping is a growing trend used by people who wish to experiment with outdoor décor ideas. Desert landscaping is not really as complicated as it sounds, in fact you might discover a whole new interesting hobby pottering about your plants in your spare time. This is mainly because plants, which are a part of desert landscaping, do not really need a lot of care from your side. Desert landscaping is definitely more than rocks and cacti. With some expert help, you can transform your garden into a beautiful paradise. Meanwhile, you can also read about various types of drought-resistant plants you can use for desert landscaping.
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Desert Plants for Landscaping

2008-11-29T02:50:00.000-08:00

Interest in native-plant landscaping, or desert landscaping, and xeriscaping is growing, as people look for water-saving and environmentally conscious ways to recreate the beauty of the Southwest in their yards and gardens. George Miller, a native plant botanist and photographer, is the author of the book, Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest, considered an indispensable reference on the subject.
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Desert Landscaping--the wave of our future

2008-09-14T21:54:00.000-07:00

To many of us Desert Landscaping is a new concept. Raised in areas with plenty of water we never considered this. Today, in the High Desert with increasing water prices we need to reconsider vast green lawns. Many of our neighbors have already installed attractive xeriscaping. It is interesting, reduces water consumption and best of all, there is no mowing. So with this in mind we present a collection of articles, photos, and other information for your convenience.

Cash for Grass

2008-09-14T21:51:00.000-07:00

Beginning in February 2008, rebates are being offered to participating water district customers at $0.50 per square foot to replace lawn with eligible low water-use landscaping.

This Program offers financial assistance to customers by offsetting a portion of the cost to convert water-thirsty lawn to native and desert adaptive landscapes.

Please read all program rules carefully before submitting this application to your local water provider.

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A crisis we can't ignore

2008-09-14T21:32:00.000-07:00

Water is essential to California’s quality of life. Our robust economy depends on it. Our families and communities cannot thrive without it. And it is an integral part of California’s physical beauty and diverse environment. Unfortunately, California’s water system is in a crisis. For the first time in the state’s history, the water supply and delivery system may not be able to meet our growing needs. At the same time, critical environmental resources are in peril. From aging infrastructure to population growth to climate change, we face a complex set of problems that threaten the future of California’s population, economy and environment.
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Water agency warns supply in jeopardy

2008-09-14T21:20:00.000-07:00

APPLE VALLEY — California’s State Water Project is mired in a crisis that threatens water deliveries throughout the state, including the Hi-Desert, the Mojave Water Agency warned this week as the Association of California Water Agencies launched launched a media campaign including TV ads and news releases throughout the state. The record dry year in 2007 would be enough to threaten deliveries, Mojave Water Agency general manager Kirby Brill warned during a recent presentation to the Hi-Desert Water District directors.

Supporters of the ACWA campaign say the impending crisis is exacerbated by a federal court decision last month that cuts water supplies from the state’s two largest delivery systems by up to one-third to protect the endangered delta smelt. The small fish is an indicator species whose demise, conservation experts caution, could herald the death of the Sacramento delta region. “As if the drought and reduction in deliveries weren’t enough,” Brill warned, “there’s the specter of global warming, which is reducing mountain snow pack, and the earthquake threat.”

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Water-smart landscaping keeps supply from drying up

2008-09-03T06:13:00.000-07:00

Desert landscaping can mean more than cactus and dirt, and the city of Adelanto is building a 10,000-square-foot demonstration garden in front of City Hall to prove it. “You can have beautiful landscaping and not spend a lot of money,” said Belen Cordero, senior account clerk of the Water Department. She turned toward the partially completed garden and pointed out curbing in the shape of a flower, the petals filled in with red-tinted gravel and a leafy plant in its center. “We want to encourage our residents to conserve. We want to lead by example and show them that your garden can be beautiful without grass.”
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