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eye pleasing, bird magnet landscape.

Cactus-Wide array of size and shapes with dramatic blooms
Yarrow-Pastels to dramatic hues
Yellow Alyssum-Gorgeous
Sedum-Beautifu l blooms heads
Juniper-Creeping or upright
Lamb's Ear-Soft, unusual leaves
Hen and Chicks-These do well in pots too
Shasta Daisy-Great for cut flowers
Coneflower-Keep color into the fall with this one also known as Echinacea

Bellflower-Nice blooms
Lavender-French, Spanish or English are all lovely
Asters-Personal favorite
Baby's Breath-Clouds of delicate blooms
Coreopsis-Extremely long lasting blooms
Poppies-Tall, sassy, bright blooms in early spring
Delphinium-Commonly known as larkspur does need good soil, but is worth it.

*Shrubs that are drought tolerant

In addition to replacing the grass, these can add privacy and many are real showstoppers when in bloom.

Walking Stick Bush-Very unusual shrub
Lilacs-Fragrant blossoms that will scent your whole yard
Loropetalum-Lovely hot-pink tassel blooms
Rose of Sharon-Sweet and simple blooms
Crape Myrtle-White or hot pink blooms
Mountain Laurels-Nice foliage and blooms
Butterfly Bush-Draw butterflies with this one

*Trees that are drought tolerant

Trees are an asset to any property. They provide shade, animal habitat, wind breaks and replenish the air not to mention the aesthetic value. Consider these that are very hardy.

Ash
Chinaberry
Lacebark Elm
Holly- Most all holly trees
Southern Magnolia
Sugar Maple
Oaks
Crabapple
Bradford Pear
Pines
Smoke tree

While it is true a green lawn is traditional and does invite you to walk on it and perhaps roll and tumble on it, a landscaped yard can do so much more. You may find that you are drawn to it to eat, read, nap, stroll, daydream, visit with company, relax and even gather blossoms for you home. You may also find more money in your pockets and more free time for enjoying these things without the lawn to care for.

Sources
http://www.ces.ncsu .edu/depts/hort/consumer/facts heets/treesnew/text/
http://www .wagnerhort.com/

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