Hiking around the Okanagan is a wonderful opportunity to bring home inspiration for your own
landscapes, as well as a reminder that it is very dry out there.
The OXA Blog
Landscaping
Conserve Water with Xeriscape
Consider allocating a portion of your garden to native Okanagan plants which thrive in our semi-arid valley.
Alternative Lawns
One of the easiest ways to reduce your water use on the landscape is to consider alternatives to the traditional lawn.
Plants for Slope Retention
A cost-effective, low-maintenance and eco-friendly solution to retain your slope is to look at Mother Nature
Planting in the right spot
There are no absolutes in gardening. What I consider in some situations to be ‘garden thugs’ are ‘landscape heroes’ under other conditions.
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.