Many urban and suburban yards in the desert require Phoenix landscape designers to use plants that will flourish with minimum irrigation and maintenance. “Xeriscapes” refer to native desert landscapes that promote water conservation. They have also built-up resistance to the harsh soil conditions, temperature fluctuations at certain times of the year and local pests. For more information about Phoenix Landscape Designers, visit http://www.CreativeEnvironments.com/.

1. Phoenix Landscape Designers
Why Incorporating Xeriscapes Makes Sense
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2. Phoenix Landscape Designers
• Urban and suburban desert yards require
plants to flourish with minimum irrigation and
maintenance
• Xeriscapes refer to native desert landscapes
that promote water conservation, resistance
to harsh soil conditions and temperature
fluctuations
• Phoenix Landscape Designer work within
Sonoran Desert ecosystem of Arizona
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3. Phoenix Landscape Designers
• Native plants maintain natural look of
environment
• Wildlife relies on native plants for food and
shelter
• Replacing native plants can have adverse
effect on natural desert ecosystem
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4. Phoenix Landscape Designers
The Principles of Xeriscapes
• Landscape must conserve water
• Landscape must require minimal maintenance
• People are amazed when they learn xeriscapes
provide ample amounts of shade and color
without excessive irrigation, fertilization or
prunning
• Phoenix Landscape Designer will develop
efficient irrigation and water harvesting system
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5. Phoenix Landscape Designers
Selecting Xeriscape Plants
• Phoenix Landscape Designer will determine
best plants for space
• For seating areas, consider flowering, colorful
plants and shade trees
• Plants can also be used to create privacy or
keep wind out
• Mesquite trees are good choices for Sonoran
Desert landscaping
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6. Phoenix Landscape Designers
Selecting Xeriscape Plants
• Other natural trees are: Desert Willow,
Arizona Rose, Arizona Ash, Afghan Pine and
Arizona Cypress
• Choose native plants that use minimal water
and can tolerate tough soil and climate
conditions
• Designing with xeriscapes conserve Arizona’s
precious water resources
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About the Author
•Jim Lucas is vice president of design at Creative
Environments, the largest and most respected
landscape and pool design company in Arizona
since 1950. For more information about
Phoenix Landscape Designers, visit
http://www.CreativeEnvironments.com/.
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