As water becomes scarcer, new methods of conservation become increasingly important. Lawns in the Southwestern regions are no longer viable options. However, you can create beautiful yards full of plants that require little or no water beyond what nature provides. Xeriscaping is a method of landscaping using rock gardens, cacti, and other plants that thrive in the desert.
Ornamental grasses offer a beautiful alternative to thirsty lawns.
Drought resistant, these plants require minimum care. Most do well in the sun and bloom in the summer and fall. Trees and Bushes Trees that do well in the desert are willow trees, olive trees, palm trees and conifers. If you plan to use conifers in your gardens then use dwarf conifers. Juniper, spruces, and pines are the most popular.