DIY Desert Landscaping in Palm Springs: Start Small, Use Containers

Palm Springs front yard, grass removed, no budget for designer. Want DIY plan that won't fail.

Philosophy: You Can't "Mess Up" What You Enjoy

If it makes you go outside, it's working.

Strategy: Container Gardening First

1. Buy pots you like. Arrange empty. Move until it feels right.
2. Plant. Seasonal color in small pots; permanent specimen in large.
3. Rearrange anytime. No digging, no commitment.
4. Water only what needs it. Lower bill.

If You Plant In-Ground

Start in a hidden side yard. Experiment. Fail cheap.

Books to Browse (Home Depot / Borders)

• "Dry Landscaping"
• "Native Landscaping"
• "Xeriscaping" / "Xeriscape Landscaping"

Plant Inspiration

russel-ray.com/reports/Vegetation.pdf – San Diego/South Texas plants, many work in Palm Springs.

Take time. Have fun. That's the design process.