Plants and gardens

Low-maintenance, exotic and a statement of personal style, yes a look that impresses: desert-style garden.

The desert garden is probably the most original garden trend of recent times. This garden trend is inspired by the Middle East and arid regions where rain is scarce, and the soil is poor in nutrients.

Desert plants are mostly exotic and have well-defined, lush shapes like a sculpture. It is precisely this sculptural effect that so provokes the senses and pleases in these gardens.

A wild desert with pebbles and gravel or even sand, cacti, agave and impressive desert plants, perfect for hot summer regions.

Needless to say, this trend is perfect for those who want low maintenance, as desert plants don't require much care.

How to create a genuine desert.

The plants

All desert plants have one thing in common: they need very little water. Think of

Saguaro (giant cactus):

• Cacti

• Creosote bush

• Smooth Dasylirion

• Aloe

• Palm tree

• Pratophytes

• succulents

• Zacate (Nolina bigelovii)

• Yuccas

• Agaves
  

Grass-free lawns

Who hasn't been stressed by grass that won't stop growing, especially in the rainy season? This style of garden goes very well with mulch such as stones, pebbles or even gravel (larger stones).

Ornamental grass

Ornamental grasses are essential for your garden and are perfect for combining with other types of desert plants.

You can opt for a drooping ornamental grass with narrow leaves or, for example, pampas grass is considered one of the most beautiful ornamental grasses. White feathers add a playful effect to the garden.

Festuca glauca has bluish-grey leaves and looks amazing among all your green plants.

Elevations

One way to add more interest to your garden is to add elevations and visual layers, making it dynamic. Since you don't "read" the whole image at once, you need to move through the space and gradually grasp the context, this raises the visual value of the garden, enlarging the space through the element of surprise.

Garden beds

Small spaces or just available beds? These almost minimalist forms of plants are perfect for an exotic effect.

Mix

We're talking about desert inspiration, but there's nothing stopping you from combining styles and recreating a totally personal style. Take advantage of what you already have and mix it up with desert plants and boulder lining

Garden in pots

See more ideas