{"id":115216,"date":"2024-09-12T20:06:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T23:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=115216"},"modified":"2025-04-02T17:47:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T20:47:46","slug":"xeriscaping-boulder-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/boulder-co\/xeriscaping-boulder-co\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Xeriscape Your Boulder Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can create a beautiful xeriscape in your Boulder yard using native, drought-tolerant plants, trees, bushes, and flowers along with hard accents, like stones, bricks, and, dare I say, <em>boulders.<\/em><\/p>    <p>In the High Desert, xeriscaping may be your only ticket to a stunning landscape because achieving and maintaining a lush lawn is difficult without a lot of water. Xeriscaping can make your property bright, natural, and best of all, low-maintenance and eco-friendly.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-21c5e1eb-d4d0-4832-aef1-f81ab2c4ad5c\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/boulder-co\/xeriscaping-boulder-co\/#0-what-is-xeriscaping\" style=\"\">What is Xeriscaping?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/boulder-co\/xeriscaping-boulder-co\/#1-how-to-xeriscape\" style=\"\">How to Xeriscape<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/boulder-co\/xeriscaping-boulder-co\/#6-xeriscape-maintenance\" style=\"\">Xeriscape Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/boulder-co\/xeriscaping-boulder-co\/#7-native-plants-for-the-front-range-and-foothills\" style=\"\">Native Plants for the Front Range and Foothills<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/boulder-co\/xeriscaping-boulder-co\/#14-native-plants-for-the-mountains-7500-feet-and-above-\" style=\"\">Native Plants for the Mountains 7,500 Feet and Above\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/boulder-co\/xeriscaping-boulder-co\/#19-faqs\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-xeriscaping\">What is Xeriscaping?<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Colorado-xeriscape-garden.jpg\" alt=\"A xeriscape demonstration garden in Denver, Colorado with paths, gravel, and flowering plants\" class=\"wp-image-119966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Colorado-xeriscape-garden.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Colorado-xeriscape-garden-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Colorado-xeriscape-garden-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Colorado-xeriscape-garden-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A xeriscape demonstration garden at Denver Water headquarters in Denver, Colorado<\/em><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/denverjeffrey\/19462531043\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeffrey Beall<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC By-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Xeriscaping swaps out a lawn full of grass and replaces it with groundcovers, trees, shrubs, succulents, and perennials that thrive in their native environment and require less water. For Boulder residents, this means that the rocky, sandy, or clay soil you have will usually suit these plants just fine.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>When you opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/beginners-guide-to-xeriscaping\/\">xeriscape<\/a> instead of a landscape, you enhance the natural environment around you. You use plants that provide food and shelter for the local birds, pollinators, and wildlife. You use far less water, and you spend much less time on mowing and maintenance.<\/p>    <p>Accenting the plants, xeriscapes often include hard features such as rocks, gravel, mulch, and water features, like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/what-is-a-rain-garden\/\">rain garden<\/a>, fountain, or pond.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-to-xeriscape\">How to Xeriscape<\/h2>    <p>Whether you\u2019re revamping your existing landscape or starting from scratch, there are some key steps you should follow to create a great xeriscape.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-step-1\">Step 1<\/h3>    <p>The first thing you need to do once you\u2019ve decided to xeriscape is assess your land. What is the soil condition? Where is it sunny and shady? Does water pool anywhere when it rains?&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Knowing these things will help you determine what kind of plants will thrive in various areas of the yard.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-step-2\">Step 2<\/h3>    <p>Next, design a layout. Choose plants that will benefit from the natural features of your space. Some plants need full sun, others thrive in partly shaded areas. Some plants grow in sandy soil, while others prefer soil with a lot of organic matter.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Design must be aesthetically pleasing as well. Put taller plants behind shorter plants, and group plants with different textures and colors.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-step-3\">Step 3<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/CSIRO_ScienceImage_1739_Testing_soil_pH.jpg\" alt=\"Man testing soil for pH\" class=\"wp-image-1010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/CSIRO_ScienceImage_1739_Testing_soil_pH.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/CSIRO_ScienceImage_1739_Testing_soil_pH-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/CSIRO_ScienceImage_1739_Testing_soil_pH-82x55.jpg 82w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:CSIRO_ScienceImage_1739_Testing_soil_pH.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSIRO<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Like the foundation of a house, the soil is the foundation upon which your xeriscape will be built, and it must be strong. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/ph-soil-test-lawn-grass\/\">Testing your soil<\/a> will tell you its pH and what kind of nutrients it needs. This information will help you amend if necessary or choose the proper plants.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-step-4\">Step 4<\/h3>    <p>Having a xeriscape doesn\u2019t mean you have to lose your entire lawn. If you have a dog or kids who want to go in the yard to play soccer, that might be hard to achieve with just rocks and plants. If you want to include grass, choose one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/boulder-co\/best-grass-boulder\/\">best grass types for Boulder<\/a> (learn about lawn maintenance and how and when to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/boulder-co\/when-to-water-lawn-boulder\/\">water your lawn in Boulder<\/a>).<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-xeriscape-maintenance\">Xeriscape Maintenance<\/h2>    <p>Having a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/xeriscape-colorado\/\">xeriscape in Colorado<\/a> is a <em>low<\/em>-maintenance option, not a no-maintenance one. There is still some work you will have to do for upkeep, but not nearly as much as you would need to do with a traditional Colorado lawn and garden.<\/p>    <p><strong>You will need to irrigate. <\/strong>While native plants are drought-tolerant and can survive long periods of time without water, they do still need some water. But rather than running the sprinkler over your entire yard, you can opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/beginners-guide-drip-irrigation-systems\/\">drip irrigation system<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>You will need to prevent weeds. <\/strong>Weeds grow anywhere, with or without water! But with the help of a thick layer of mulch, straw, or gravel, you will have far fewer. Try to avoid chemicals, but rather pull weeds by hand.&nbsp;Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/guide-weed-control-yard\/\">weed control guide<\/a> for more tips and tricks.<\/p>    <p><strong>You will need to prune and trim. <\/strong>Keep your shrubs and trees in check so they aren\u2019t overgrown. Cut them down to size in April and May to promote their healthy growth. If you&#8217;ve never done it before, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/pruning-101-a-guide-to-trimming-bushes-hedges-shrubs\/\">pruning guide<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><strong>You will need to prevent pests and diseases. <\/strong>Pests like <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.colorado.gov\/plants\/pest-survey\/japanese-beetle-in-colorado\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japanese beetles<\/a> and cutworms can infest your plants and cause significant damage. Likewise, watch out for diseases like black spot that can spread and kill your plants.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-native-plants-for-the-front-range-and-foothills\">Native Plants for the Front Range and Foothills<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_quercus_gambelii_gambel_oak_warner_point_trail_black_canyon_of_the_gunnison_national_park_colorado_usa_3_19686233959-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gambel Oak\" class=\"wp-image-57785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_quercus_gambelii_gambel_oak_warner_point_trail_black_canyon_of_the_gunnison_national_park_colorado_usa_3_19686233959-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_quercus_gambelii_gambel_oak_warner_point_trail_black_canyon_of_the_gunnison_national_park_colorado_usa_3_19686233959-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_quercus_gambelii_gambel_oak_warner_point_trail_black_canyon_of_the_gunnison_national_park_colorado_usa_3_19686233959-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_quercus_gambelii_gambel_oak_warner_point_trail_black_canyon_of_the_gunnison_national_park_colorado_usa_3_19686233959-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_quercus_gambelii_gambel_oak_warner_point_trail_black_canyon_of_the_gunnison_national_park_colorado_usa_3_19686233959-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Gambel oak<\/em><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Quercus_gambelii_%28Gambel_oak%29_%28Warner_Point_Trail,_Black_Canyon_of_the_Gunnison_National_Park,_Colorado,_USA%29_3_%2819686233959%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James St. John<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Here is a short list of native plants to choose from that have low water needs.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-trees\">Trees<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Rocky Mountain juniper<\/li>    <li>Gambel oak<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-shrubs\">Shrubs<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Rubber rabbitbrush<\/li>    <li>Snowberry<\/li>    <li>Western sandcherry<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-grasses\">Grasses<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Blue grama<\/li>    <li>Indian ricegrass<\/li>    <li>Little bluestem<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-succulents\">Succulents<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Prickly pear<\/li>    <li>Plains yucca<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-perennials\">Perennials<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Butterfly milkweed<\/li>    <li>Black-eyed Susan<\/li>    <li>Prairie coneflower&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Blue Mist Penstemon<\/li>    <li>Desert four o\u2019clock<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-groundcovers\">Groundcovers<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Spreading daisy&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Sulphur flower&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Gro-Low fragrant sumac&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-native-plants-for-the-mountains-7500-feet-and-above-\">Native Plants for the Mountains 7,500 Feet and Above&nbsp;<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prairie-Junegrass.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of Prairie Junegrass\" class=\"wp-image-117662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prairie-Junegrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prairie-Junegrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prairie-Junegrass-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prairie-Junegrass-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Prairie Junegrass<\/em><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Koeleria_macrantha_(6244462456).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>*No trees grow at this elevation with low water requirements; they all have medium to high water needs.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-shrubs\">Shrubs<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Boulder raspberry rubus<\/li>    <li>Wax currant<\/li>    <li>Shrubby cinquefoil&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-grasses\">Grasses<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Indian ricegrass&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Prairie Junegrass<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-perennials\">Perennials<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Rocky Mountain penstemon<\/li>    <li>Blue mist penstemon<\/li>    <li>Golden banner<\/li>    <li>Pearly everlasting&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-groundcovers\">Groundcovers<\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Pussytoes&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Kinnikinnick<\/li>    <li>Sulfur buckwheat<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-when-is-a-good-time-to-xeriscape\">When is a good time to xeriscape?<\/h3>    <p>Most anytime of the year is a good time to xeriscape, as long as the ground isn\u2019t frozen. You also don\u2019t want to be out in the heat digging, so fall is best, but spring is also good, as long as the threat of snow is gone.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-what-if-i-still-want-grass\">What if I still want grass?<\/h3>    <p>Whether it\u2019s because of pets, kids, or aesthetics, grass lawns can be hard to eliminate altogether. If you want to incorporate some grass into your xeriscape, be sure to choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/best-grass-seed-colorado\/\">grass seed best for Colorado<\/a>. <\/p>    <p>Additionally, if you have an area with turfgrass, be sure you follow the rules and regulations for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/how-to-water-lawn-colorado\/\">watering your lawn in Colorado<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-are-there-professional-xeriscapers-like-there-are-landscapers\">Are there professional xeriscapers like there are landscapers?<\/h3>    <p>Absolutely! If you\u2019re thinking of switching to a xeriscape but don\u2019t have the time or tools, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/boulder-co-landscaping\">hire a professional xeriscape designer<\/a> in Boulder. They\u2019ll work with you to assess your land and create a design that works for you and your family at a price you can afford.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-xeriscaping-diy-or-hire-a-pro\">Xeriscaping: DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>    <p>Depending on how large of a space you have, how much time you have to devote, how knowledgeable you are about gardening, and whether you have the right tools, planning and creating your own xeriscape may be a rewarding experience for you. <\/p>    <p>However, if you love the idea of using less water and being more environmentally friendly but don\u2019t have what it takes to do it yourself, hire a pro. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/boulder-co-landscaping\">professional Boulder landscape designer<\/a> knows all about Boulder\u2019s soil, what plants grow best, and how to design and maintain a xeriscape that fits your life and style.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-5d1d01c3-48a9-412b-9a80-834c41c1fe7f\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-5d1d01c3-48a9-412b-9a80-834c41c1fe7f\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5d1d01c3-48a9-412b-9a80-834c41c1fe7f\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Sources<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-5d1d01c3-48a9-412b-9a80-834c41c1fe7f\">  <p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/docs\/pubs\/native\/FrontRangeSm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado Native Plant Society Low-Water Native Plants for Colorado Gardens: Front Range &amp; Foothills<\/a> (central and east Boulder)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/docs\/pubs\/native\/MountainsSm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado Native Plant Society Low-Water Native Plants for Colorado Gardens: Mountains 7,500\u2019 and Above<\/a> (west Boulder)<\/p>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   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