Xeriscape Shrubs Texas | Groundhogs TX

North Texas is no stranger to drought — and the smartest landscapes are the ones designed to thrive on less. Xeriscaping isn’t a bare rock yard; it’s a lush, low-water landscape built for DFW’s climate.

The backbone of a water-wise North Texas landscape is plant selection. Native and adapted perennials like Blackfoot Daisy, Purple Coneflower, Texas Sage, and ornamental grasses thrive on rainfall alone once established — no daily watering required.

Grouping plants by water need is the core of hydrozoning. Put thirsty plants together near the house and tough, drought-tolerant plants farther out, so you only water where it matters. Mulch 2–3 inches deep holds soil moisture and chokes out weeds.

A xeriscape is also a drainage asset. Well-designed beds with mounded soil and drought-tolerant ground cover absorb runoff instead of sending it toward your foundation — pairing beautifully with a French drain or grading plan.

Design a water-wise North Texas landscape — we’ll plan a drought-tolerant plant palette and layout that looks lush and cuts your water use.

Serving Dallas, Fort Worth, and the greater DFW metroplex.