Xeriscape Made Easy - The ONLY Video You'll Need to Watch

In this video, we are going to go over how to Xeriscape (or zeroscape) a part of a yard. You can apply this method on any section of your yard, just use a little creativity!
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Xeriscape is a type of landscape design that uses low-water-use or drought-tolerant plants that require little to no supplemental irrigation.
Zeroscape is a yard filled predominantly with gravel and dirt containing few or no plants. Xeriscape uses design and planning. Zeroscape lacks design and planning.
Really it's as simple as digging out 1-2 inches of dirt so the rocks don't sit up so high.
Digging up the dirt will also dig up some of the weeds that are ready to sprout out and ruin your fresh landscaping.
Then go ahead and lay down some plastic or fabric. Use plastic if you don't plan on planting plants and use fabric if you plan on planting something. The fabric will allow water and nutrients to absorb into the dirt and get to the plant roots. The plastic will restrict this.
Lastly, lay down the rock! IT'S THAT SIMPLE. Almost as simple as hitting that SUBSCRIBE button!
Thanks for watching my video on how to Xeriscape your Yard!
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[@KellyConcepts]

How do you spell Xeriscaping? I think some people spell it the other way, but I don't know which is which! Please consider subscribing 👉 kzbin.info.

[@mrsmelons5553]

People PRONOUNCE it "zeroscape," but that is wrong.

[@jayross2628]

it's XERISCAPE: pronounced "zeeriscape," not "zerOscape." From the Greek root "xeri" meaning dry or desert

[@user-tt7rk6kb4s]

Putting your timber borders right on top of the plastic barrier defeats the purpose of putting sand down to help drainage.

[@jeevespreston4740]

If you buy some rebar, slice it to suitable length, and drill holes in the timbers, you can hammer the rebar down thru the timbers into the ground to anchor the timbers. They'll stay in place longer that way... Looks nice!!!!

[@kattcummins5938]

Watching this with my dogs made them go crazy with all the 'kissie sounds' in the music.

[@lees5097]

How does it do in rain? I'm thinking with that impermeable plastic it becomes a lake and forces more erosion where its not meant to be? Sorry to sound like a pain... great video though

[@joshuaaaron7095]

Yup that happened to me bark was everywhere so don't use bark.

[@jeannesmith908]

Yes, this is exactly what I am wondering 🤔

[@Dutchshedwoodshop]

That turned out very nice. I have done exactly the same with my front yard. Also yesterday aside my workshop.

[@KellyConcepts]

It makes a huge difference and takes care of the extra maintenance.

[@WhiteLabWorkshop]

Great video. That sure does give your yard a nice clean look.

Thanks for information. the garden was beautiful. I've already subscribed😂😂

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Sweet video just discovered the term Xeriscape but its exactly what ive been wanting to do in my backyard. Do you have any suggestions when it comes to removing the old dead grass? Idk if I should just use a dethatcher or power rake and try to remove as much as I can then continue or try and dig it out completely and start the project on pure dirt.

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Very nice, I wish I had watched this before I added landscape fabric under my rock area, as it is now covered in weeds! even with 3 inches of river pebbles in it!

[@KellyConcepts]

Haha same here, which is why I've now switched. I've seen videos where you can blow torch the weeds away, maybe try that?

[@TheGrantAlexander]

@@KellyConcepts I do have access to a flamethrower! 🔥🔥🔥

[@KellyConcepts]

@@TheGrantAlexander hahaha oh yea that's right! You're all set, make a video "How to kill unwanted weeds in your xeriscaping"

[@asusreviews]

Some kinds of weeds can grow straight through weed fabric, such as yellow nut sage, and Bermuda. Landscape fabric is often times incorrectly used, it should never, ever be placed below wood chips/bark or anything that will decompose. Otherwise after a couple years you have landscape fabric with 1-2 inches of nutrient rich top soil on top.

[@AlejandroRamirez-ux2qc]

hi! did you put anything under the pavers to keep them in place? I've seen some ppl add a little bit of concrete

[@tiffitude8u]

I subscribed, I like that it’s low cost and it’s giving me good ideas for my strange space, what they did before I got here looks strange so I need to make it look pleasant!

[@joseruano527]

Great work dude. Thank you for showing me this

[@creatingmind4910]

Great content but definitely not the only video you'll need to watch LOL you forgot the whole point of true xeriscaping and that's...plants haha 😉

[@poultonprojects]

Great job love the editing!!!

[@KellyConcepts]

Thanks man, it's more time consuming than the actual work.

[@statelinesenthusiast7793]

Thank you soooo much for this.

[@lenalouman2776]

That IS an award winning smile. Haha! 👍🏼

[@erickabrahamdelafuentevarg606]

I like the way you did, but I want to use gravel to improve soil water absortion. They plastic allows water get in to the soil?

[@StanCrafted]

Looks great, Shawn. I like that you take the time to do the extra steps that make things just that much better.

[@KellyConcepts]

Thanks Stan! It can be a curse though because projects can take too long.

[@s_koalabear7129]

Good Job. It looks nice. What kind of rocks you used? Rocks here in the bay area cost much more. How many square feet is the finished area? Thanks!!

[@rosebeth8045]

Thanks for the video. We're wanting do do xeriscape but have no idea where to start. We have an idea

[@SmartTurf]

I really like the edging used.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Nice looks great. Although for me I prefer the leaves....lol Keep it up man, you are producing great content.

[@KellyConcepts]

Thank you! It's not even close to fall here, I have the only tree that dropped leaves on the block haha. Looked bad.

Thanks for information. behce was nice. I've already subscribed😂😂😂

[@KellyConcepts]

Thanks for watching and commenting, I got you back!

[@danimotherofchickens479]

What are the desert accent grasses? Desert spoon or blue fesco?

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Looks awesome. We have black thumbs and can kill silk plants so we did something similar, but your project looks better. Kind of a zen garden feel. Great video as always.

[@KellyConcepts]

Thanks for watching and commenting as always! 😁

[@dotunjibowu6931]

Hey there, love the video, where did you get the patio pavers in the beginning of the video/what are the size of the pavers

[@KellyConcepts]

Thank you! I had gotten those from Lowe's and they're 2ft x 2ft. If I can remember correctly they were about $8 a pop.

[@bobbybacon3478]

the WOF thanks you for not being a burden while they enjoy the earth to the max.

[@AngelaDavisent]

How did you get rid of the excess plastic? Fold it under? Great video btw😊

[@KellyConcepts]

Thank you! Yes I just ended up folding it underneath. Helps give it a double coat for the edges where plants like to grow the most anyway.

[@yrigoyen0108]

Nice mailbox.

[@Xx_eeveemocha_xX]

Can u put the link of the video show how to add paver n rock along the driveway like beginning of this video where u sit n blow the leafs….

[@jaredhutchinson4629]

I want to make sure I order enough rock. How many pounds per square foot would I need?

[@ryanbain225]

Best possible intro music

[@ambermccamant8519]

What kind of rocks did u use? Whats the best price for out door rocks?

[@KellyConcepts]

I use blackstar gravel for this look. It's about $90 for a truckload which I believe is a cubic yard.

[@SawMan247]

Where is the run off water going to flow to??? You or someone else will be replacing it in a short time. Looks very good for a weekend warrior!!

[@lees5097]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@raphlvlogs271]

does xeriscape work in areas that are relatively humid?

[@KellyConcepts]

Yea, definitely. This was done in Austin which is fairly humid. I have applied some weed preventer this past spring to help even more.

[@loremipsum6804]

ASU sticker on the truck 👍

[@SWSimpson]

Thanks for showing us how to xeriscape! Can you do a video on manscaping next? It would be conducive to the evolution of the MAN!

[@Brandtphenom]

I strongly advise against plastic. Non-biodegradable feed the argument of “climate change” and I, for one, feel sick and tired of hearing about it. Hemp-plastic. Also, by removing the weed seeds or applying an herbicide, inhibitors alike, the use of plastic goes away. I spend at least five minutes a day weeding. Otherwise, great work! Looks clean and value xeriscapes because if you want to plant; planting natives means no additional water. 👍🏼

[@KellyConcepts]

Hey Jacob, I agree. The image in the thumbnail was actually done with an environmentally friendly weed block and I'd prefer to be "environmentally clean" but I ended up having to weed every day anyway. Probably should have used more herbicide. The plastic was a game changer.

[@richard-fy2mu]

Ok 50 Cent question. Mine was done with not too great fabric and failing. I am redoing. I prefer fabric to plastic due to monsoonal issues. Any thickness or brand you know I may not KNOW ABOUT? stuff AT LOCAL hd IS PURE TISSUE PAPER. i am using 3/4 rock.

[@KellyConcepts]

After a few years of messing around with this now, I'd say the best bet (for a reasonable price) is to spray the bare ground with weed killer, lay down some newspaper/magazines/cardboard, and then place a mid grade weed barrier fabric on top. Dirt is always going to eventually settle on top of the fabric and weeds are inevitable, but this will give you quite a bit of time.

[@mcf2765]

Where did you buy that plastic?

[@KellyConcepts]

I got it in the paint section at Lowe's. It wont be in the landscape fabric area. Thanks for watching!

[@buildergradetocustommade]

I thought that xeriscaping was planting native plants that don't need to be watered for a lush garden instead of water hogging grass, not just throwing a bunch of rocks on the ground. I still see plenty of water hogging grass in your video.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

That looks great but I think the plastic might be a mistake, I think water will pool in the stones, I found second hand carpet (the kind with woven back not the foam back) works well to supress weeds when covered with stones or bark chips 👍

[@KellyConcepts]

Carpet is probably a good alternative because it's heavy and thick enough to compress plant growth. Good idea! I am making sure to not use plastic too close to house foundations and so far everything has been sloped. Hopefully I don't start smelling sitting water! 🤢

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

That's good, I've used old carpet in the past and it worked well for years stopping plants from below, You still have to remove windblown seedlings

[@thomasadeimy]

Try using mirafi instead of the cheap stuff you get at Home Depot or other landscaping companies.

[@yourboyskippa791]

Where’s the pavers?

[@mr3nos]

ASU!!!

[@KellyConcepts]

hell yea! Fork em'!

[@mydreamalacatotel9807]

Use agricultural membrane(plastics) to help soil breathe and takes water. Then you wouldnot kill soil and would use later. And also that plastics keep water and your pebels will be floated by heavy rain 😎😎

[@tbuff77]

Just putting down rock is hardly xeriscaping, but if that's what you like to look at, good job.

[@KellyConcepts]

Guess I should have put a 5 second clip of me putting in the fountain grass. Thats what it takes to turn zeroscaping into xeriscaping

[@SpacemanSpiff9406]

Definitely not the ONLY video needed to be watched. Not enough info

[@sislertx]

That plastic with deteriorate in two years EASILY...use professional uv grade plastic.folks..or professionsl landscape.fabric not big box.crap .go to a farmers.supply . Costs more but worth it.

[@gabriellsbaby]

I wouldn't use chemicals to kill the weeds, it is just going to hurt the little ground water we have left and using plastic doesn't let the soil breath, we want what ever rain we get to get into the soil. I am glad so many people are removing lawns and replacing with rock and native plants.

[@BBirke1337]

This is really zeroscaping, not xeriscaping. Xeriscaping should contain drought tolerant plants, at best no less than plants in a traditional garden. This gravel-on-weed-fabric antipattern doesn't work for long, since dirt and seeds accumulate in the gravel. Especially if the climate isn't really dry desert. People do this in humid parts of Europe, in Germany or even UK, in hope to get rid of garden maintenance, and cheaper than paving all over. But it doesn't work, and is illegal according to many legislations.

[@paulorozco1507]

This songs kisses are pretty annoying

[@Reynaldo-zr3zc]

The kisses are Frikkn funny.annoying..who composed that shit

[@midtown3221]

I just want my lawn replaced with concrete or asphalt, whichever is cheaper. Fuck lawns, fuck yardwork. Too much work for "zero"scaping. Trees suck ass too.

[@chazboner7041]

Watching hipsters attempting to landscape is a lisping trainwreck.

[@jhernandez335xi]

Plastic is a poor decision for the environment but also for water drainage. If you want to kill weeds… salt your soil. Seriously. Sow salt in so nothing grows.

[@bmarie8965]

Zero scape looks like. That's Not xeriscape. There's a difference

[@dylantracy7784]

Ya bro fabrics and plastics are anti xeriscape

[@johnwesely]

Looks good, but this might be the most arrogant title on youtube.