A professionally installed xeriscape usually costs more upfront than a basic lawn. Broad planning ranges are approximately $5–$25 per square foot for xeriscaping versus $1.50–$4.50 per square foot for installed sod, although design and site conditions can move either price significantly.
Xeriscape costs may include:
A traditional lawn may cost less initially, especially when grading and irrigation already exist, but it carries continuing costs for water, mowing, fertilizing, aerating and sprinkler maintenance. Wall & Company designs xeriscapes as complete landscapes—not simply lawn replaced by rock—with proper soil preparation, efficient irrigation, grading and plants selected for Inland Northwest conditions. Compare both the initial installation and long-term ownership costs.
Yes—a properly designed xeriscape can substantially reduce outdoor water use and ongoing maintenance costs. Savings come primarily from replacing thirsty turf with climate-appropriate plants, reducing large spray-irrigated areas and delivering water more efficiently.
A well-designed xeriscape can reduce:
Xeriscaping does not mean “no water.” New plants require regular irrigation while establishing, and even drought-tolerant plants may need supplemental water during Spokane’s hottest, driest periods. Wall & Company designs irrigation around actual plant needs, often using drip irrigation to place water near the roots while reducing overspray and evaporation. Proper plant selection, soil preparation and irrigation create lasting savings—not decorative rock alone. Eligible City customers may also qualify for a SpokaneScape lawn-replacement rebate.
The biggest mistake is assuming xeriscaping simply means removing grass and covering the yard with rock.
That may reduce watering, but it does not necessarily create an attractive or low-maintenance landscape.
Common mistakes include:
Wall & Company designs around the property, plant growth and Inland Northwest conditions. The approach includes climate-appropriate plants, prepared soil, efficient irrigation, corrected drainage, durable edging and intentional combinations of color and texture. The goal is a landscape that uses less water while becoming more attractive as it matures.
Jim and Mary’s Spokane Area Xeriscape
When Jim and Mary first began planning their new landscape, they assumed they would take a fairly traditional approach. Like many homeowners, they initially envisioned a yard that included grass and conventional planting beds.
As they researched ideas, however, they found themselves drawn in a different direction…
Plants are selected specifically for the Inland Northwest climate to reduce long-term water use and thrive all four seasons.
Even drought-tolerant landscapes begin with properly prepared soil for healthier plants.
Rock is installed at the proper depth to improve weed suppression, moisture retention, and appearance.
Quality weed barriers help suppress weeds while allowing proper drainage and soil health.
It’s the little things that set your landscape apart. Wall and Company’s certified, experienced landscape Craftsmen employ best practices with an eye for detail. But that attention to detail doesn’t just begin when we break ground. From making sure we communicate with you every step of the way, to protecting your property and keeping the jobsite as tidy as possible, our attention to detail helps make your landscape project as smooth as possible.
Whether your project requires a full landscape architectural design, or a simple visual, our team can help bring your ideas to life. After agreeing to a design, our certified craftsmen will make sure your landscape or hardscape is installed correctly – setting the stage for years of memories to come.
