How to Give Your Southwestern Backyard a True Southwestern Flair
Ξ June 7th, 2008 | → | ∇ landscape |
Let’s face it, the Southwestern Backyard is not the same as any other backyard. Try to plant a nice lawn, and you cultivate an expanse of brown crusty dead stuff. Or you will run up a water bill worthy of an Olympic swimming pool.
So how in the world do you make the most of what the desert offers to you? What can make the Southwestern Backyard special? Let’s just give it a shot! Come with me to my backyard, and I’ll show you how easy it is to add Southwestern pizzazz to that dry expanse of desert floor.
First, let me give you a list of seven great ideas to help you plan the perfect Southwestern Backyard:
* Desert Plants
* Hardscaping with rocks
* Dry Creek Bed
* Ramada
* Kiva fireplace
* Southwestern d