[Billie]

Oh, thank you, Jinx! Really nice to see you here today, and your post is exactly what I was hoping for - seeing some of the 'gardens', etc. of different parts of the country - you probably have much of this type of landscaping in lots of Arizona. I picture white stucco houses with red tile roofs, and cactus gardens, and swimming pools!

[JustAmy]

This is what you may see when you look over my backyard fence.





If this is not what you had in mind, I may be able to steal gardens
like Meekie steals families and pets. LOL

[HiJinx]

Arid Plant Designs of Tucson uses many different plants to increase the visual appeal of homes in the desert southwest while maintaining a low water usage rate. This is a picture of Texas Mountain Laurel in crushed granite.

Now, let me see if I can find your pool and tile or adobe...