Xeriscaping in Riverside, CA

Landscaping Services in Riverside, CA

Bringing Xeriscape Expertise to Riverside

Riverside, CA joins the growing list of Inland Empire communities where Los Angeles Xeriscape delivers full service, water wise landscaping. Riverside's inland climate runs hotter and drier than coastal areas of Los Angeles, making smart xeriscape design even more valuable here. Our team understands these intensified conditions and designs accordingly, bringing the same regional plant expertise to Riverside properties that we apply throughout greater Los Angeles.

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Solving Riverside's Water Bill Problem

Inland heat puts serious strain on traditional lawns, and Riverside homeowners often see steeper water bills than their coastal counterparts as a result. Our drought tolerant landscaping service addresses this directly, replacing turf with plantings built to handle extended dry heat. Riverside Public Utilities itself estimates that a typical household can reduce water usage by an estimated 60 percent by removing turf and converting to a climate appropriate landscape, a figure that reflects just how much impact this kind of conversion can have in an inland climate like Riverside's.

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"We'd been dreading our water bill every summer for years, so we finally called Los Angeles Xeriscape to redo our front and back yards. They walked us through the whole process, from soil testing to plant selection, and were upfront about what would actually work for our specific spot instead of just pushing whatever was easiest. The install crew was efficient and cleaned up perfectly after themselves. It's been a few months now and our water bill has already dropped noticeably. Wish we'd done this years ago."

— Jennifer M., Los Angeles

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"After years of fighting with a patchy lawn that never looked good no matter how much we watered it, we finally gave in and called Los Angeles Xeriscape. Best decision we've made for this house. They actually took the time to explain why certain plants would work in our yard and which ones wouldn't survive our microclimate, which no other company had bothered to do. The finished design looks way more polished than I expected, and we haven't had to think about the sprinklers nearly as much. Highly recommend if you're on the fence about making the switch."

— Carlos R., Los Angeles

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Front and Backyard Design With Riverside's Heat in Mind

We approach front and backyard design differently in Riverside than we might along the coast, favoring heat tolerant natives and structural plantings that hold up under intense summer sun. Front yards get layered plant groupings and hardscaping that create strong curb appeal, while backyards focus on shaded seating areas and drought tolerant plantings that make outdoor space usable even during peak summer months.

Native Plant Installations Built for Inland Conditions

Our xeric garden and native plant installations in Riverside lean on drought resistant shrubs, native grasses, and flowering perennials specifically suited to inland Southern California's more extreme temperature swings. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program, landscapes designed with region appropriate, water efficient plants can reduce outdoor water use by 20 to 50 percent compared to conventional turf heavy yards, and Riverside's own utility data suggests the local savings can run even higher.

Commercial, HOA, and Full Design Services

Riverside businesses and HOA communities turn to our commercial and HOA xeriscaping for landscapes that meet water use expectations while maintaining a polished, professional appearance across shared spaces. For clients who want a complete experience from concept to finished yard, our landscaping design and installation service manages the entire process, and our horticulture and plant selection consulting service remains available as a standalone option for Riverside homeowners who want expert plant guidance without a full installation.

Riverside's Turf Replacement Rebate

Riverside Public Utilities offers a meaningful financial incentive for making the switch. As of March 2026, the rebate provides 2 dollars per square foot for existing, irrigated turf that is removed and replaced with a climate appropriate landscape, with eligibility up to 50,000 square feet removed. Because Riverside's program requires pre-approval and contact with RPU before any work begins, we help clients navigate the process so nothing jeopardizes their rebate eligibility. Given how much water inland lawns typically consume, this rebate combined with long term water savings makes conversion especially worthwhile for Riverside properties.

Start Your Riverside Project

If Riverside's summer heat has you rethinking your lawn, Los Angeles Xeriscape is ready to help. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and start planning a water wise landscape built specifically for Riverside's inland climate and available rebate programs.