Local interest in drought resistant landscaping has drastically increased since the grueling summer of 2011. Many people lost beautiful trees that were decades old, and everyone’s lawn, garden, and flower beds suffered terribly from the weather. Understanding how this unique approach to Houston landscaping design works, and who to call to have it implemented in your yard, can save both your curb appeal and considerable money when the next drought comes our way. Drought resistant landscaping requires special soil amendments prior to the planting of any vegetation. Most drought resistant plants are categorized by slow growth which better enables them to retain water in their leaves, stems, and roots. The soil should be prepared in a way that encourages it to retain as much water as possible. This will surround root systems with plenty of underground moisture that will reduce the need for constant watering. A yard designed to withstand a drought should feature soil that has been mixed extensively with mulch several inches down. This will help it retain whatever rainwater or irrigation water it receives. As a general rule, fertilizer should be used sparingly, if at all, because too much of it would cause vegetation to grow more quickly than desired and use too much water in the process.
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