5 Ways to Xeriscape on a Budget
- 1) Do the work yourself. ...
- 2) Keep purchased hardscape to a minimum. ...
- 3) Grow from seed and collect plant divisions from friends and neighbors. ...
- 4) Use non-invasive plants that spread. ...
- 5) Make your own mulch.
What is the average cost to xeriscape a yard?
The average cost to xeriscape a yard ranges from $16,000-$18,000, with the average homeowner spending around $17,085 for xeriscaping a 1,200 sq. ft. yard with shrubs, groundcovers, plants, and the placement of rocks in key locations to promote water conservation.
How do I convert grass to xeriscape?
Remove turf from narrow, hard-to-water strips and replace it with pretty, drought-tolerant plants. Remove turf from between and behind shrubs; replace it with mulch. Remove a few feet of the grass along the driveway and sidewalk.
