In this Tucson area yard, agave and cactuses are positioned apart as specimen plant in a bed with water supplied by drip irrigation. Plants are light-colored and reflect summer heat. Pea gravel mulch retains moisture. Natural stones enhance the bed with shape, color, and texture. Number of plants in this bed are modest, compared to … Continue reading
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Water-Wise Tips That Enhance Decor
Besides privacy in this Tucson area backyard, the wall enclosure protects plants from drying winds and provides some shad on hot summer days. A raised bed with irrigation is in use. Tropical plants that typically require extra water are confined to containers in an area where they may be easily watered. See more items. This … Continue reading
Water-Wise Tips That Enhance Decor
Drain spout water is filtered with a cloth cover over the large re-purposed rain barrel in the foreground and to an area with plants in case of a downpour. Hand painting personalizes the barrels that become yard art. Thanks for your visit. Comment if you wish. For background on this photo see http://www.yankton.net/river_city/article_8ccdf438-ed28-11e3-831f-0019bb2963f4.html
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