Owners chose to ditch turf grass in favor of low-growing Berkeley sedge grass that covers most of the yard in both sun and shade. The back features a courtyard reminiscent of New Orleans with spaces for entertaining on two different levels joined by a staircase with an intricate wrought iron handrail. Symmetrical plants create a formal landscape up front, and complement the home’s Italian style architecture. In the backyard, more specimens of succulents and cacti surround the pool, along with a small area of artificial turf. “Texas blend” rock covers the well-drained front and side yards. Raised steel-frame beds elevate a large collection of cacti, agaves, palms and ornamental grasses. A formal, enclosed courtyard is filled with plants that offer seasonal color in the backyard. Native and adapted plants were added at entry points to the yard. Large areas of this corner lot were left in their native state.
Each landscape offers simple ideas that can be incorporated into any South Texas yard and by homeowners themselves! Below is inspiration from six San Antonio yards: Limited irrigation, native plants, colorful drought-tough perennials and reduced lawn spaces are features they all share.
Six landscapes offer very different approaches in design, but share the common goal of saving water.Įvery year the WaterSaver Landscape tour focuses on landscapes designed for low maintenance and low water use.
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