Xeriscape Fall Maintenance Checklist (2026)

Xeriscape Fall Maintenance Checklist (2026)

Prepare Your Water-Wise Landscape

Fall tasks ensure xeriscape gardens survive winter and thrive in spring.

Irrigation Winterization

Drain drip lines before freeze. Trapped water cracks emitters.

Mulch Refresh

Top up gravel mulch to 2-3 inches. Insulates roots.

Pruning

Weed Control

Remove winter annuals before seed set.