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Xeriscape & Desert Landscaping in El Paso, TX
Built for El Paso's caliche soil, eight inches of rain, and the spring wind season. Free estimates across El Paso County and southern New Mexico.
Xeriscape in El Paso is not a pile of rock and a cactus. It is a designed, water-wise yard built from regionally adapted plants, decomposed granite, gravel, and drip irrigation tuned to eight inches of annual rainfall. We convert thirsty turf across El Paso, Horizon City, Socorro, and Canutillo into yards that look better, cost less to run, and often qualify for El Paso Water conservation rebates. Done right, a xeriscape yard is greener in the long run than the lawn it replaced.
Local knowledge
Why Xeriscape Matters in the El Paso Desert
El Paso gets roughly eight inches of rain a year. A conventional turf lawn here needs far more water than the sky provides, and El Paso Water enforces address-based watering-day restrictions to keep demand in check. Xeriscape cuts outdoor water use dramatically by matching plants to the climate instead of fighting it.
El Paso Water offers conservation rebates for converting irrigated turf to water-wise landscaping. We build to the program's requirements—minimum plant coverage, approved species, efficient drip—so your conversion is rebate-ready. Always confirm current rebate amounts and rules with El Paso Water before starting.
We use regional natives and adapted plants like Texas sage, red yucca, desert willow, ocotillo, agave, Mexican feather grass, Chinese pistache, and desert spoon, set in decomposed granite or gravel mulch that cools the soil and suppresses weeds. The result is a yard with deliberate seasonal color, not a moonscape.
How it works
Our Xeriscape & Desert Landscaping process
Design
Plant palette, hydrozones, gravel type, and drip layout planned to rebate rules.
Remove turf
Turf is removed, soil prepped, and grades set for monsoon drainage.
Install
Drip irrigation, plants, granite, and edging go in by our local crew.
Hand off
We walk you through watering, rebate paperwork, and seasonal care.
Transparent pricing
What it costs in El Paso
| Tier | Price range | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Front yard conversion | $3,500–$8,500 | Turf removal, drip, plants, granite, edging. |
| Full yard conversion | $8,000–$25,000 | Front + back, larger plant palettes, boulders, paths. |
| Rebate-eligible | Varies | Built to El Paso Water program specs; rebate offsets cost. |
Rebate amounts change. Confirm current El Paso Water conservation incentives before we start. Free site estimates.
Recent work
Xeriscape & Desert Landscaping projects we've completed
Upper Valley
Full turf-to-xeriscape conversion with drip and granite
Timeline: 3 weeks
Eastlake
Front yard with native palette and flagstone path
Timeline: 2 weeks
Canutillo
Corner lot xeriscape with boulders and ocotillo
Timeline: 3 weeks
Where we build
Areas we serve for Xeriscape & Desert Landscaping
Questions
Xeriscape & Desert Landscaping FAQ
Does xeriscape qualify for an El Paso Water rebate?
Often yes, when built to program specs. We confirm current rules and amounts with El Paso Water before starting.
Will it look like just rocks?
No. We use live plants with seasonal color plus granite mulch. It is designed, not bare.
How much water will I save?
Most conversions cut outdoor water use substantially versus turf. Exact savings depend on plant mix and lot size.
Do you install the drip irrigation?
Yes. Efficient drip is part of every xeriscape we build.
What plants do you use?
Regional natives and adapted plants—Texas sage, red yucca, desert willow, ocotillo, agave, and more.
Is there a warranty?
Plants carry a seasonal establishment warranty. We walk you through care at handoff.
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Many of our partner landscapers offer financing options, so you can start your project now and pay over time. Ask about financing when your landscaper calls. Subject to credit approval.