Are you designing (or re-designing) your garden? Here are a few design styles that will work great in our Tucson climate.
Dominika Heusinkveld What’s your favorite garden style? Some like more formal gardens, while others prefer a more natural look. If you’re in the process of designing your garden, you may want to give some thought to what styles work particularly well in our climate.
Mediterranean garden: These are characterized not only by classic Mediterranean plants but also by a geometric and formal design. They almost always include a fountain or other formal water feature, as well as straight pathways and paved or tiled courtyards. The plants can work well in our climate, but I encourage you to avoid formal hedges that require regular shearing.
Contemporary garden: These gardens tend to be very minimalistic, with shape and repetition being the main features. For this reason, many native plants are good choices for this style. You can choose sculptural hardscape features and pair them with a small number of plant species with geometric shapes . Couple this with a minimalistic gravel mulch, and you’re good to go — and have a low water bill, too.
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