The homeowners designed this garden
after 2 years ago after building the house. They were very concerned about
saving water; the desire for no grass, low maintenance and low water drove
plant choices. Drought tolerant Australian and African species were also an
inspiration. They selected lots of succulents and cacti, added some sedum
ground cover and various interesting trees. A drip system provides irrigation.
In the blooming season, the garden is
vibrant. The owners love the sound of the gravel under their feet when they
walk around and inspect the plants. They love picking fresh leaves from the verbena
shrub to infuse into an herb tea to sip while sitting in the corner of the
garden in pure contemplation.
