Been staring at my sad, crispy lawn way too long now, and I'm seriously thinking it's time to just let go of the grass dream. Water bills are getting ridiculous and honestly, keeping it green feels like a losing battle lately. I've seen some neighbors swap out their lawns for those cool drought-tolerant setups with gravel, succulents, and native plants, and it actually looks pretty good—not like a desert wasteland or anything.
But I'm kinda lost on where to start. Like, how do you even choose the right plants that won't shrivel up and die after a month? And is it better to DIY this kind of project or hire someone who knows what they're doing? If you've done something similar, I'd love to hear how it went, especially if you ran into any unexpected headaches or surprises along the way.
"Like, how do you even choose the right plants that won't shrivel up and die after a month?"
Honestly, plant selection isn't as tricky as it sounds if you stick to native species—they're already adapted to your local climate. But I'm curious, have you thought about drainage and soil prep yet? People often overlook this part, but it's crucial... poor drainage can turn your cool drought-tolerant setup into a soggy mess after a rare rainstorm. Learned that the hard way myself.
Good point about drainage... I skipped that step once and ended up with a mini swamp after one storm. Also, double-check sunlight exposure—picked some "drought-friendly" plants before realizing my yard was too shady. Lost half of them within weeks.
