I have a new home and I want to have the backyard landscaped. What would be the best plants/flowers for this climate? I would like comething with color if possible.
2006-09-21 17:06:02 · 3 answers · asked by slygjc 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I built a new house in Phoenix and lived there for 5 years. I too wanted a lush colorful yard. There are many things that are stunning:
Bougainvillea
Hibiscus
Gardenias
Oleander
Jacaranda
Lantana
There is a book published by the Sunset Garden company that is specific to southwestern plants. Can't recommend it more highly!
PS. There is the most marvelous citrus tree called a Cocktail Tree. They graft lemon, grapefruit and orange onto rootstock, so one tree produces all three fruits! If memory serves, I bought mine at Tip Top Nursery. You won't regret having one---it is a stunner and SUCH a conversation piece!
2006-09-22 02:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by catherine02116 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a look at "Western Landscaping", when living in a desert area, go native, and do not try to make your own "shangrila" oasis.
How about artificial turf? Water is limited there, isn't it?
2006-09-21 17:14:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cactus and succulents, anything drought tolerant like lantana.
Many cacti have beautiful flowers as well.
2006-09-21 17:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by hipichick777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋