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Xeriscape Shrubs At NatureHills.com!

For dry, arid landscapes, Rock Gardens and rockeries, drought-prone regions of the US, and gardeners that want to reduce their water consumption - look no further than Xeriscaping shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery!

Whether you live in the hot, dry Southeastern US, or just want a low-maintenance, low-water-usage shrub, check out these pretty shrubs that are anything but thirsty!

Once established, these shrubs will rarely make you break out the hose! Check out these popular categories:

Narrow down your search by size, sun needs, flower color, flowering time, and more! Or look through our helpful Garden Blog on Xeriscaping and Drought-Tolerant bushes for more ideas!

Xeriscaping Shrubs FAQs

Choosing Xeric Shrubs and Hedges For Your Garden

Choosing shrubs that are good for your landscape is easy! Browse for shrubs that need little water once established by first looking up your Planting Zone using our USDA zone filters. Then choose sun exposure levels!

Then it comes down to finding the shrub size and type you want in your garden! Do you need a groundcover shrub? Erosion control? Privacy? Or just pretty flowers? Nature Hills has it!

Caring For Water-Frugal Shrubs

Learn how to support your shrubs to ensure they are established and can handle about anything that comes their way!

  • Ensure the proper amount of shade/sun
  • Most of these shrubs do best in well-drained soil
  • Create raised gardens or berms if you have poor drainage.
  • Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch over the root system to hold in moisture better
  • Check out the Plants Description for pruning and other care requirements
  • Water new plants regularly using the Finger Test to help them get established during their first year. Deep watering, less frequently forces roots to grow deeper in search of moisture.

What Makes A Shrub Drought-Tolerant or Xeric?

These tough plants have what it takes to survive and thrive in dry conditions!

  • Shrubs with fuzzy or waxy leaves that resist evaporation
  • Bushes with deep extensive root systems
  • Shrubs that can hold water in their stems, leaves, or roots
  • Plants with small leaves that reduce surface area (less evaporation!)
  • Native shrubs that have evolved and are adapted to arid hot climates with little rainfall

Why Order Your Xeric Shrubs From NatureHills.com?

Family-owned and operated since 2001, Nature Hills Nursery prides itself on meeting the needs of customers with an ever-growing collection of online plants backed by our product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™.

All of our plants are delivered safely to your home with instructions for planting, care, and storage, so you can order knowing you'll have exactly what you need! Plus plenty more information in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog for extra support and inspiration!

Call now at (402) 934-8116 and learn more about what Low Water Usage Shrubs are available for your landscape at Nature Hills Nursery!

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