On the Dry Side
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association Blog
Removing a Lawn
One of the first steps towards xeriscaping is to remove as much of your lawn as possible. Here are some options for lawn removal.
Family Members Don’t Always Look Alike
OXA’s annual plant sale will offer two Persicaria species you might not even recognize as being related.
Plants for Dry Shade
OXA’s annual plant sale will offer several plants that perform well under the challenging conditions of growing in dry, but shady beds.
Sprinkler Distribution Uniformity
Take a deep dive into sprinkler Distribution Uniformity how evenly an irrigation system provides water over a given area.
Alternative Lawns
One of the easiest ways to reduce your water use on the landscape is to consider alternatives to the traditional lawn.
Trimming Ornamental Grasses
Trimming your ornamental grasses depends on whether they are Evergreen, Cool Season, or Warm Season varieties.
Welcome to the Blog
Our blog is an opportunity to share information on how to garden with nature while conserving water in the Okanagan Valley.
Among other contributors, it includes “Gardening with Nature” articles by our Executive Director, Sigrie Kendrick, as well as articles by co-founder Gwen Steele.
As a group blog and forum, we welcome your contributions and comments and hope to create a blossoming community of xeriscape gardeners as well as a valuable archive of articles.
Welcome to the Blog
Our blog is an opportunity to share information on how to garden with nature while conserving water in the Okanagan Valley.
Among other contributors, it includes “Gardening with Nature” articles by our Executive Director, Sigrie Kendrick, as well as articles by co-founder Gwen Steele.
As a group blog and forum, we welcome your contributions and comments and hope to create a blossoming community of xeriscape gardeners as well as a valuable archive of articles.
Removing a Lawn
One of the first steps towards xeriscaping is to remove as much of your lawn as possible. Here are some options for lawn removal.
Family Members Don’t Always Look Alike
OXA’s annual plant sale will offer two Persicaria species you might not even recognize as being related.
Plants for Dry Shade
OXA’s annual plant sale will offer several plants that perform well under the challenging conditions of growing in dry, but shady beds.
Sprinkler Distribution Uniformity
Take a deep dive into sprinkler Distribution Uniformity how evenly an irrigation system provides water over a given area.
Alternative Lawns
One of the easiest ways to reduce your water use on the landscape is to consider alternatives to the traditional lawn.
Trimming Ornamental Grasses
Trimming your ornamental grasses depends on whether they are Evergreen, Cool Season, or Warm Season varieties.