Xeriscape is a form of landscaping that refers to choosing native, low- or no-use water plants for your yard instead of a lawn. While lush, green front lawns are beautiful, they can also be problematic. Here is a list of three reasons why you should replace your lawn with a xeriscaped front yard.

Why Homeowners Should Choose Xeriscaping Over Lawns

1. Save Water

Possibly the single biggest benefit to xeriscaping your yard is to save water. The entire point is to plant low or no-use water shrubs, trees, and bushes so that you don’t have to water as often. Traditional landscaping, like Bermuda grass, needs about 60 inches of water per year. A xeriscaped yard, however, needs much less to thrive. Saving water not only helps the environment, but it also saves you money.

2. Save Time

A lawn needs mowing roughly every one to two weeks to keep it looking trim. Add to this the time needed to fertilize, aerate, and dethatch the grass, and you’re looking at a lot of time spent on maintenance. A xeriscaped yard does not require these tasks. With a little trimming a few times a year, spot treatment for weeds, and light fertilization, your xeriscaped landscaping will save you a lot of time.

3. Save the Environment

In addition to saving water, a xeriscaped yard helps the environment in other ways. Planting native species means your yard is more adapted to the weather and pests and more likely to survive without the use of chemicals like pesticides. You also avoid using mowers, blowers, and other yard tools, which helps reduce both noise and air pollution. Installing a highly efficient drip irrigation system and solar lighting means a xeriscaped yard has practically zero environmental footprint.

When you decide to xeriscape your yard, contact the experts at Rossi Landscaping in Northfield, OH. With more than 30 years of experience, this landscaping company has provided its community with everything from basic weed treatment to backyard pond installation and landscape design. They also provide patio installation, fertilization service, mulch application, and more. Learn more about their services online or call (330) 467-2448 to schedule an appointment. You can also follow them on Facebook for news and updates.