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WaterSaver Gardening

Water Conservation at Home

Did you know that about 30% of the water used in San Antonio households is applied solely to landscapes? Low water landscaping is strongly encouraged in arid climates, where water is a limited resource. Drought tolerant gardens and efficient irrigation are both extremely important in areas such as San Antonio and other climates where rain is not plentiful.

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Design

Plan before you plant sketch your existing yard and add the beds and features you would like. Group plants by sun and water needs and give plants room to grow. There are many WaterSaver plants to choose from to create any look or feel you like. Visit GardenStyleSA.com and find the right plants and more design ideas for your garden paradise.

Basic Design Principles

  • Rule of Three: Use plants in odd-numbered groupings to create relaxing visual patterns.
  • Focal Points: Include a birdbath, statue, specimen plant, or a yard art piece.
  • Views: Don’t forget to consider the view of your garden from inside your home.
  • Backbone Plants: Use evergreen plants and strong architectural shapes to anchor your garden.

Healthy Soils

Plan before you plant sketch your existing yard and add the beds and features you would like. Group plants by sun and water needs and give plants room to grow. There are many WaterSaver plants to choose from to create any look or feel you like. Visit GardenStyleSA.com and find the right plants and more design ideas for your garden paradise.

Plant Selection

Select plants adapted to the conditions in your yard and consider your preferences for color, style, and wildlife benefits.

Shade Plants
Cool Tones
Warm Tones
Bejeweled Lawns
Shallow Soils
Shade Plants

Check out these plants suitable for shady spots:

  • Centaurea americana (American Basket Flower) – Five Points  
  • Opuntia spp. (Prickly Pear) – Mays Family Garden and South Texas Trail  
  • Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Tree)- Old- Fashioned Garden  
Cool Tones

Check out these plants that match well with cooler tones:

  • Centaurea americana (American Basket Flower) – Five Points  
  • Opuntia spp. (Prickly Pear) – Mays Family Garden and South Texas Trail  
  • Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Tree)- Old- Fashioned Garden  
Warm Tones

Check out these plants that match well with warmer tones:

  • Centaurea americana (American Basket Flower) – Five Points  
  • Opuntia spp. (Prickly Pear) – Mays Family Garden and South Texas Trail  
  • Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Tree)- Old- Fashioned Garden  
Bejeweled Lawns

Check out these plants for beautiful bejeweled lawns:

  • Centaurea americana (American Basket Flower) – Five Points  
  • Opuntia spp. (Prickly Pear) – Mays Family Garden and South Texas Trail  
  • Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Tree)- Old- Fashioned Garden  
Shallow Soils

Check out these plants that prefer shallow soil:

  • Centaurea americana (American Basket Flower) – Five Points  
  • Opuntia spp. (Prickly Pear) – Mays Family Garden and South Texas Trail  
  • Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Tree)- Old- Fashioned Garden  
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