Xeriscaping and Water-Wise Landscaping for Utah Homes
Turn an unfinished or outdated property into a complete outdoor space designed around your home, lifestyle, and Utah’s climate.
Serving Bluffdale, Herriman, Riverton, Draper, Sandy, and surrounding communities.
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Water-Wise Without Going Rock-Only
Grading, irrigation, turf, planting, retaining features, and finishing materials coordinated as one landscape.
Water-Wise Landscaping Can Still Feel Full and Inviting
Xeriscaping is not simply removing grass and covering the property with rock. A thoughtful water-wise landscape uses plants, shade, texture, efficient irrigation, and practical lawn areas to create a yard that still feels finished and alive.
Coonhound Landscape Specialties plans each conversion around the property, the homeowner’s goals, and the areas where reducing water use and maintenance will make the greatest difference.
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More Than Lawn Removal
Lower-Water by Design
Coordinate the major parts of the yard before installation begins.
Built Around Living Plants
Choose plants, materials, and irrigation strategies suited to local conditions.
Matched to the Property
Create outdoor areas based on how your family actually uses the property.
The Elements of a Balanced Water-Wise Yard
Every xeriscape is different, but most successful conversions combine several of the following elements.
Lawn Removal and Site Preparation
Prepare the property, establish appropriate elevations, and plan how water should move through the yard.
Drip Irrigation and Zone Updates
Create efficient irrigation coverage for lawn, trees, shrubs, and planting areas.
Purposeful Lawn Areas
Install functional turf areas with the preparation and irrigation needed for healthy establishment.
Native and Water-Wise Planting
Add shade, structure, color, and seasonal interest with plants selected for the property.
Rock, Mulch and Ground Coverage
Finish planting areas, reduce exposed soil, and create cleaner transitions throughout the landscape.
Park Strips, Curbing and Edging
Incorporate retaining walls, curbing, fencing, drainage solutions, park strips, and other property-specific improvements.
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A Xeriscape Should Still Look Like a Landscape
Rock can be useful, but it should not replace every living element in the yard. Without thoughtful plant placement, shade, soil coverage, and irrigation, a rock-only conversion can feel harsh and unfinished.
We create balanced xeriscapes that combine plant life, efficient watering, practical materials, and usable outdoor areas so the finished yard fits the home and Utah’s climate.
- Useful lawn versus unused lawn
- Sun, shade, heat, and wind exposure
- Drip irrigation and sprinkler zones
- Plant spacing and mature size
- Rock, mulch, and soil coverage
- Pedestrian access and park strip visibility
- Realistic long-term maintenance
See How Water-Wise Landscaping Can Transform a Yard
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Xeriscape Conversion
Herriman, Utah
Lawn reduction, drip irrigation, water-wise planting, decorative rock, mulch, and clean edging.
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Xeriscape Conversion
Bluffdale, Utah
Front-yard xeriscape with native plants, practical turf, refreshed irrigation, and lower-maintenance planting areas.
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Xeriscape Conversion
Riverton, Utah
Park strip and lawn conversion using drought-tolerant plants, drip zones, rock, and mulch.
A Clear Path From Lawn to Water-Wise Landscape
Project Conversation
Tell us about the property, what needs to change, and what you want from the finished yard.
Property Evaluation
We review access, grading, drainage, irrigation, measurements, and existing conditions.
Scope & Recommendations
The project is organized around your priorities, budget, and the work that should happen first.
Installation
The site is prepared and the approved landscape scope is completed in the proper order.
Final Walkthrough
We review the finished project, answer questions, and discuss basic landscape care.
Xeriscaping Designed for Utah Conditions
Utah landscapes experience intense sun, dry air, seasonal temperature swings, limited rainfall, and varying soil conditions. Xeriscaping works best when plant selection and irrigation are based on the conditions of each part of the property.
We help homeowners balance usable lawn, native and drought-tolerant plants, efficient watering, shade, decorative materials, and realistic maintenance.
Local Planning Priorities
- Purposeful lawn placement
- Efficient sprinkler and drip zones
- Native and regionally adapted plants
- Plant coverage, shade, and heat exposure
- Seasonal color and mature plant size
- Realistic maintenance expectations
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Residential Landscaping With a Practical Approach
We do not treat xeriscaping as a one-size-fits-all rock package. Recommendations are based on the property, the useful lawn areas, the homeowner’s style, and the conditions that will affect plant health and water use.
- Residential-focused xeriscape planning
- Utah-appropriate plant and material choices
- Irrigation, planting, curbing, and park strip capabilities
- Clear recommendations based on the property
Pair Your Xeriscape With the Right Improvements
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Sprinkler & Irrigation Systems
Efficient coverage for lawn, trees, shrubs, and planting areas.
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Park Strip Conversions
Add support, structure, and usable space around elevation changes.
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Utah-Native Landscaping
Add color and texture with plants selected for Utah conditions.
Xeriscaping Across the South Salt Lake Valley
Coonhound Landscape Specialties is based in Bluffdale and provides residential xeriscaping and water-wise landscape conversions throughout Herriman, Riverton, Draper, Sandy, South Jordan, and nearby communities.
Project availability may vary based on the size, location, and scope of the work.
Primary Service Area
Bluffdale
Herriman
Riverton
Draper
Sandy
South Jordan
Surrounding communities
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers about lawn conversion, water-wise planting, irrigation, maintenance, and residential xeriscaping in Utah.
What is xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping is a landscape design approach that reduces unnecessary water use while maintaining living plants, visual interest, and functional outdoor areas. It may include native and drought-tolerant plants, drip irrigation, mulch, decorative rock, pathways, and practical lawn areas.
Is xeriscaping the same as covering the yard with rock?
No. A balanced xeriscape should still include plants, shade, texture, seasonal color, and usable spaces. Decorative rock can be part of the design, but it should not automatically replace every living element.
Can a xeriscaped yard still include grass?
Yes. Lawn can remain in areas used for play, pets, gathering, or other activities. Xeriscaping focuses on removing or reducing grass where it is difficult to irrigate, rarely used, or unnecessarily expensive to maintain.
Will xeriscaping eliminate maintenance?
No landscape is maintenance-free. Xeriscaped yards may reduce mowing and watering, but plants still need seasonal care, weeds need to be managed, and drip irrigation should be inspected periodically.
Can you convert only part of my yard?
Yes. Many projects begin with a park strip, front planting area, side yard, slope, or section of lawn that is difficult to maintain. A partial conversion can improve water use while preserving useful lawn elsewhere.
What plants work well in a Utah xeriscape?
The right plants depend on sunlight, soil, wind, irrigation, mature size, and the style of the property. Utah-native and regionally adapted trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, groundcovers, and flowering perennials can all be used.
Can you update the irrigation during a xeriscape conversion?
Yes. Sprinkler zones may need to be capped, adjusted, or reshaped, and new planting areas can be supplied with drip irrigation. Irrigation should be planned around the final landscape rather than left unchanged after lawn removal.
Do I need city or HOA approval before converting my lawn?
Requirements vary by city, water district, and homeowners association. Some programs or neighborhoods regulate plant coverage, materials, visibility, irrigation changes, and park strip layouts. Confirm applicable requirements before work begins.
Start Planning Your Xeriscape
Tell us which areas you want to convert, what you want to keep, and how you want the finished landscape to look and function. Photos and basic project details will help us understand the scope before contacting you.
Phone: 801-979-2960
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