Are you looking for drought tolerant plant ideas to start your own garden in the heat? Maybe your area does not get a lot of water and you’re looking for water wise ideas. I’ve compiled quite a few desert botanical garden ideas to get your homestead started.
Drought Tolerant Plant Ideas
Would you like to get through the heat, survive the drought, or just plain enjoy the outdoors without wasting a bunch of water? You’re in luck. We’ve rounded up some beautiful landscaping ideas for your drought tolerant garden as well as some excellent plant options that thrive in low-water conditions.
1. Succulent Garden

Succulents are beautiful and thrive in low-water conditions.
2. Plant a Curbside Garden


Grow your garden on smaller plots, and avoid lawns altogether if you can!
3. Plant a Xeriscape Garden


Xeriscape gardening is smart gardening. Learn more here.
4. California Friendly Garden


Plant florals and fauna are native to thrive in your low-water region.
5. Wicking Bed Garden


Save Water and Make this Drip System Here. It’s so easy.
6. Add Rocks To Your Garden


Rocks make for beautiful landscaping (and you’ll never have to water them!…EVER)!!
7. Plant a Mediterranean Garden


Use drought tolerant plants and have a Mediterranean garden in no time!
10. Gravel Garden


In the desert? Just add gravel.
11. Use Stone Path Markers


Play with height for added interest.
12. Beautiful Drought Tolerant Garden


Who says drought-tolerant gardens have to be all cacti?
13. Wood Chip Gardening


Similar to the gravel garden, and a little softer on the feet. (Only a little).
14. Container Garden


Keep everything contained for easy water control. Get tips about getting started here.
15. Small Pond Garden
Great idea for pond lovers! Make it here.
16. Desktop Zen Garden


This garden may be small, but it’s still beautiful! Very zen.
17. Cactus Garden


Cacti are the ideal desert plant.
18. Dry Creek Bed


This garden is beautiful and functional.
19. Ornamental Grasses


These grasses are drought tolerant, and very pretty.
20. Native Plants Garden


Success is almost guaranteed when you choose plants that thrive in your region.
21. Desert Botanical Garden


Embrace the desert with this botanical garden.
22. Play Up Shape Ideas


Shape plays an important role in beautifying your garden. Have fun!
23. Grow an Aloe Garden


Not only are they pretty to look at but you’ll also get tons of benefits.
26. Low Water Garden Ideas


Being able to sustain a garden with low water is the goal. This is just perfect.
27. Plant a Cactus Forest


A forest made out of cacti? I don’t want to get lost in it but I’m sure it’ll look stunning.
28. Grow a Hillside Low-Water Garden


Living hillside? Then this is the best low-water garden inspiration for you.
29. Cover Your Walls With Drought-Tolerant Ivy


If you’ve always wanted a living wall, these drought-tolerant ivies are key. It also give you additional privacy by becoming a natural screening plant. Details here.
30. Landscape With Evergreens


Evergreens have always been a favorite. I’m sure you can see why.
31. Plant Desert Rhubarb for a Self Watering Plant


A self-watering plant will be a great addition to any garden. Just plant and forget!
32. Grow a Drought Tolerant Spanish Garden


Add a Spanish flair to your garden with this inspiration.
33. Add Vibrant Colors and Textures


Two things I always look for in a garden, color and texture.
34. Succulent and Dry River Garden


Such a great combination, wouldn’t you agree?
35. Build a Deck


Great for lounging and a spot where you can admire all your marvelous greenery.
36. Landscape Your Own Dry Creek Bed


Don’t be confused, you don’t really need a dry creek bed. With some creativity and a little landscaping skill, you’ll be able to pull this off.
37. Plant Creeping Sedum


Such a lovely plant to have in the garden.
38. Plant Creeping Thyme


Don’t you just love the pop of color it brings?
39. Make A Vertical Succulent Bed


Horizontal is so normal. Switch it up a bit and make a vertical succulent bed. It looks like a living wall art.
40. Plant Korean Velvet Grass


Stunning luscious green. Just what every garden needs.
Whew! Those are just 40 ideas, I hope you found inspiration in all of them, if not then at least a handful of them! Get your own drought tolerant garden growing so you can enjoy lush foliage year round, even when the water is low.
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Originally posted on July 13, 2016 @ 1:00 AM
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