Water-Wise Landscaping · Residential & Commercial

Xeriscaping
in Utah.

Xeriscaping is landscaping designed around Utah’s dry climate: decorative rock, gravel, boulders and drought-tolerant plants in place of thirsty lawn. TerraSummit Earthworks builds xeriscapes for homes and business properties across Utah County and Salt Lake County.

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Xeriscaping in Utah County & Salt Lake County

A good xeriscape isn’t a yard full of gravel. We grade the ground, set boulders and rock beds, lay out planting areas and paths, and trench for irrigation lines to the plants that need water, so the yard looks finished and intentional while using far less water than lawn.

Made for Utah’s dry climate

Lawns along the Wasatch Front need a lot of summer watering. Replacing some or all of yours with a xeriscape cuts water use and the time spent mowing. Some Utah cities and water districts offer rebates for replacing lawn with water-wise landscaping, so it’s worth checking with yours before you start.

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What’s included

Lawn removal and conversion to xeriscape
Grading and soil preparation
Decorative rock, gravel and boulder installation
Planting beds for drought-tolerant plants
Walkways, borders and edging
Trenching for irrigation lines to planted areas
Partial conversions: keep some lawn, xeriscape the rest

How it comes together

From the groundwork to the finished yard.

Ground prep

We grade and level the property first, so water drains the right way and everything built on top stays put.

Build

Retaining walls go up block by block, then patios, walkways and hardscaping are laid on a solid base.

Finish

Sod rolls out, plants go in and water features come on.

Maintain

Then we keep it looking that way, with lawn care, aeration and seasonal cleanup.

FAQ

Xeriscaping questions.

Still have a question? Call or text 801-645-0902.

Landscaping designed to need little water: decorative rock, gravel, boulders and drought-tolerant plants instead of large areas of lawn.

Yes. We can remove the lawn, prepare the ground and install the xeriscape, for the whole yard or just the parts you choose, such as a park strip or front yard.

Planted areas usually still need some water, especially while plants establish. We trench for irrigation lines to the planted areas as part of the job.

Quotes are free. Send the estimate form, or call or text 801-645-0902, and we’ll set up a time to look at the property.

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