Creating Curb Appeal in the Dry Climate of New Mexico

 
When you live in Eastern New Mexico & get less than 15 inches of rain per year,   it's very challenging to create curb appeal in such a dry area.     In our backyard we have an inground sprinkler system that makes us able to create "rain" whenever the grass and flower beds need it.....about 3 times a week.    The front yard doesn't have a sprinkler system so we have had to create landscaping that doesn't require rain to survive  



Our front yard is pretty big and it's hard to give it much curb appeal without any grass or flower beds     The majority of our front yard is filled with gravel,   concrete,  and rock



The use of yard art and drought resistant tree's and bushes have enabled me to create some curb appeal in the middle of all the concrete and gravel that I have to work around  

I think the blooms on this drought resistant bush have a tropical look...don't you?

There are a few bushes that require hand watering....and some potted plants....but I also use artificial plants to bring color to the yard

 

We have a hedge of junipers around the property to add some much needed green to our curb appeal.

This is the cutest windmill.....the chickens peck when the wind blows...lol

 

I have plans to give the buggy's umbrella a makeover and add a colorful pillow to the buggy's seat.    How do I keep the pillow from blowing down the street......it will be tied to the back of the seat

I also plan to add some colorful flowers to the back of the buggy.    I'll share some photo's with you guys when I'm finished

 

I always enjoy your visits so much....please come back soon....hugs