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A desert-themed garden might be one of the first things you think of if you live in an arid environment. However, you don’t need to live somewhere extremely hot and dry to create a garden on a desert theme. Even if you live somewhere a bit cooler that gets more rain, you can still come up with some creative ideas that turn your backyard into a desert paradise. It’s an interesting take on a garden, and it can often allow you to create something that’s a bit more low-maintenance compared to some other ideas. If you’re thinking of a desert garden, have a look at some of these tips.

 

Choose the Right Plants

 

Getting the right plants is obviously key to creating a desert garden. It’s not just about getting the right look but also ensuring you choose what’s right for the soil and climate. Cacti and succulents will look great, but will they survive in your garden? If you’re not sure, some professional help might make it easier. Hire a landscaping service to help you not only set up your garden but take care of it too. One of the best things to do is to choose local plants that give you the look you want because you know they will have a better chance of surviving and flourishing.

 

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Have a Water Feature

 

What’s a desert without an oasis? If you want something to make sure your desert garden doesn’t look completely dry, having a water feature about your plants and other elements could work out for you. A water feature could take many forms, from a pond to a waterfall. You could center everything around it, and perhaps even hide it away so that it looks like a real secret oasis. Create a small clearing that you can walk into when you want to escape and listen to the sound of your water feature.

 

Mix Hardscaping and Stone

 

You might not want a lawn if you’re creating a desert-themed garden, so you need to think of other ways to use the space. Mixing elements like paving and gravel will help you fill in spaces between plants and trees. You also might want to have a deck or patio, so that you have some space to relax. A rock garden is also a possibility, and gives you the option of trying out different colors and textures. It’s a great way to recycle stone materials too.

 

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Play with Color

 

A desert garden doesn’t have to limit your choices where color is concerned. While you might start off with a sandy, neutral pallet, you can add plenty of different shades using plants and garden accessories. Even desert plants can have shades of green, red, purple, blue and more. If you can’t find the right selection of plants to give you enough color, you can use paving, fencing, water features and other things to add more color to your garden.

 

A desert-themed garden could be an interesting way to style your backyard. Remember to choose plants that will do well in your region.