One of the easiest ways to reduce your water use on the landscape is to consider alternatives to the traditional lawn.
Alternative Lawns
read more
The OXA Blog
XERISCAPE GARDENING
Trimming Ornamental Grasses
Trimming your ornamental grasses depends on whether they are Evergreen, Cool Season, or Warm Season varieties.
Drip Irrigation Maintenance
A well maintained drip irrigation system is the most effective way of watering plants in the Okanagan. It distributes water directly to the root zone with the minimum evaporation waste.
Soils of the Okanagan Part II
A good understanding of the composition and texture of your soil is key to successful xeriscape gardening
Garden Design
A well-designed landscape is a balance: of size, shape, colour and texture. Repeating groups of similar plants throughout the garden creates a sense of continuity and will be more pleasing to your eye.
Plan Your Garden
Whether planning a small condo patio or a large acreage, a renovation to an inherited space or the blank slate that comes with a new build, planning your garden is paramount.