Low Maintenance Landscaping ideas in Oklahoma
This summer was a scorcher with record breaking high temperatures throughout the state and with each summer seemingly drier than the last it is more important than ever to incorporate a low maintenance eco-friendly landscape.
Oklahoma City weather, what grows here?
The answer is drought tolerant plants that are native to Oklahoma. You will need plants with long and deep root systems that tap into deeper moisture resources. The plants are naturally designed to handle Oklahoma’s dry hot summers. Arkansas Bluestar, Daylilies, Milkweed, Autumn Sage, Red-Hot Poker, Ornamental & Native Trees, and Shrubs are popular heat and drought resistant plants that adapt well to the soil they are planted in.
Mulch! Stone or Hardwood - Which is better for Oklahoma?
Mulching benefits go far past the aesthetics. A ground barrier separating the plants root system from the harsh summer heat and winter freezes is crucial for the success of any plant. Not only does a layer of Stone Mulch or Hardwood Mulch prevent weeds, it also regulates the moisture and soil temperature. Mr. Mulch offers a variety of Decorative Stone and Hardwood Mulch, something for every design.
Cedar Mulch, our Top Selling Wood Mulch, adds a dramatic impact and aroma. This product is made from local cedar, dried and shredded to a fine texture for landscaping. Cedar decays slower than hardwood mulch & its shredded texture causes it to mat together. This blocks the sun to existing weeds, prevents germination of new weeds, and is not easily washed away by rain. Cedar's aromatic quality naturally repels insects.
Looking for something that lasts a little longer? Consider Decorative River Rock. This beautiful stone is locally mined out of the Canadian River and comes in a variety of sizes. River Rock is a natural rounded stone with distinctive smoothness and colors. Centuries of moving waters and shifting streambeds created this beautiful stone. River rocks have many common applications, including landscaping & decorative ground covering, construction material for wall facades and walkways and for use in interior design projects.
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