On the Dry Side
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association Blog
Hot Weather Gardening
Hot weather can be tough on even xeriscape plants. Here are some tips on how to help them survive.
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.
Hot Weather Gardening
Hot weather can be tough on even xeriscape plants. Here are some tips on how to help them survive.
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.