With water restrictions and penalties continuing to climb, you may be looking for more ways to save money by converting your yard to drought tolerant plants and landscaping. But are you tired of the same old look that everyone else is using? At Hanson Remodels and Landscaping, we can help you transform your yard with desert landscaping alternatives that will create an appealing and inviting outdoor space for you to enjoy.

Desert Landscaping Alternative:
Mediterranean Style Landscaping

If you are not interested in dry river beds and sparsely-planted decomposed granite lawns, you might prefer Mediterranean style drought tolerant landscaping. While native desert plants obviously thrive in the Palm Springs area, there is a vast range of lush, yet water wise plants that also grow beautifully here. Known for their feeling of luxury, Mediterranean-inspired yards incorporate details of color, texture and structure.

Many Mediterranean style gardens incorporate strong hardscape elements such as a flagstone or terracotta patio, fountains, and trellises with flowing vines such as bougainvillea or jasmine, which are both low water plants. Terracotta or colorful pots teeming with plants and flowers add to the design. Stone pathways may be lined with a mixture of low, flowering bushes and herbs including lavender, rosemary, California poppy, and leopard lily. Or, be bold with a single plant lining a long area for dramatic effect. Small rounded gravel or mulch covers the soil for a traditional feel, and rustic metal outdoor furniture with colorful cushions completes the style.

Desert Landscaping Alternative:
Front Yard Courtyard

Another landscaping alternative that allows you to effectively use your outdoor space is to create a front yard courtyard. Adding a courtyard increases architectural appeal and privacy as well as extends the living area of your home. Inside your courtyard, we can install a full deck of concrete, colorful flagstone or other unique tile. We might also design small plant beds for foliage and vines around the edges or fill corners with a variety of pots. Additionally, we might include features such as a built in kitchen or bar area, fire pit or fountain. Adding an outdoor rug and furniture with colorful pillows, and other outdoor accessories such as candles or lanterns, colorful trays and melamine dishes will make this the spot you’ll want for relaxing and entertaining.

Desert Landscaping Alternative:
Fake Grass

The simplest substitute to real grass and excessive watering is artificial turf. Fake grass is becoming a popular desert landscaping alternative for people who still prefer the deep color and open space that grass provides. New options look so realistic you often can’t tell the difference and, of course, there is no watering, pesticides, trimming or mowing. Our experts at Hanson Remodels and Landscapes can help you incorporate artificial grass into your overall landscaping, including drought-resistant plants and shrubs to create a lush, yet low-water alternative for your yard.

At Hanson Remodels and Landscaping, we can help you transform your dried out lawn into a beautiful space you are proud of and still want to use. With a full team of skilled vendors and craftsmen, and a variety of desert landscaping alternatives, we can help you from design to installation of courtyards, pathways, outdoor kitchens, pool remodels, landscape design, and more, as well as full service home remodeling. We work within your budget and timeframe to create the living space you have imagined.