There are many ways to achieve a low-maintenance landscape, and it all starts with the plants you choose. Native plants will be more resilient against the environmental conditions here in New Mexico and Texas because they evolved here. You should also consider soil conditions and sun exposure when choosing your plants so that you only select those that will thrive with your property's specific conditions. Adding a rock ground cover is another great way to reduce maintenance in your landscape beds as it provides several benefits such as preventing weed growth, reducing erosion, and more!

Planting native plants is a great way to create a low-maintenance landscape!

When designing your new landscape, make sure you choose native plants for a low-maintenance option. These are types of plants that naturally occur in a particular region or habitat. You should always try to use plants native to your area because they will naturally grow well in your climate without much effort on your part. Native plants can help create a low-maintenance landscape because they have adapted to the local climate over time, which means they will be more resilient against the heat, cold, wind, and drought that we experience throughout the year. They will also not need to be watered as often as non-native plants since they are used to the dry conditions of our area.

Native plants provide food and shelter for local wildlife such as birds, bees, butterflies, lizards, snakes, and more!

Consider your soil conditions and sun exposure when picking out plants for your landscape.

Before you pick any plant for your landscape, you'll want to consider how much sunlight it needs and whether it will thrive in the type of soil you have. If you put a plant that prefers full sun in an area where it won't get enough light, it may struggle to grow while requiring more care than expected. The same goes for soil conditions. Some plants prefer wetter soil conditions, while others do better in drier ones. Only choose plants that will do well with your property's specific conditions. By taking these two factors into account before choosing a plant, you'll end up with one that has a better chance of thriving on your property.

Add a rock ground cover to your landscape beds.

A landscape bed in Las Cruces, NM, with a rock ground cover.

Another way to create a low-maintenance landscape is by installing a rock ground cover in your landscape beds. Rocks are perfect additions to your landscape beds because they provide numerous benefits that will help keep your landscape beds looking neat and tidy without having to spend too much time maintaining them. Here are some of the top benefits of adding rocks to your landscape beds:

  • Weed control: Rocks prevent weeds from growing in your landscape beds by blocking sunlight from reaching the soil. This prevents seeds from germinating and sprouting through the surface.
  • Erosion control: A rock ground cover will reduce soil erosion by helping to keep it in place even during high winds or heavy rainfall.
  • Moisture retention: Rocks help retain moisture within the soil in your landscape beds to ensure plant hydration by slowing down the evaporation process.

Ready to create a low-maintenance landscape? Give us a call today to schedule our landscaping services.

If you want to create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape on your property, we are the team to turn to! At Extreme Landscaping, we can help you create a low-maintenance landscape by installing native plants in your landscape beds via our plantings and softscapes service, and installing a rock ground cover via our rock installation service. We offer our landscaping services to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Las Cruces, Mesilla, NM, and surrounding areas, including those in and around El Paso, TX. Call (575) 652-3605 to schedule any of our landscaping services today!