Check with your local extension office regarding plants native to your area. They typically thrive on the natural rainfall.

I agree about the succulents, I just planted some on my balcony in my apartment, and they only need to be watered about every 2 weeks or so, and there are some really beautiful options…

Hi Latisha – this article here on DivineCaroline may be of some help: http://www.divinecaroline.com/article/22163/70898-no-rain—no-pain—easy
I am looking for a spot in a community garden and had the same question.

Lantana works well as a low maintenance ground cover for me. I live a few miles north of Phoenix so it gets HOT in summer and we get frost and sometimes snow in winter.

http://www.highcountrygardens.com/ is also an excellent source of ideas for xeriscape plants. Even if you don’t buy, it’s a good place to get some ideas for what might do well in your area.

A great online site for Texas Native Plants is www.growgreen.org – obviously you live in a warm climate so many of these Native Plants may do well in your area.

Check out plants native to your area. They should be the ones that will do well in your soil with your local rainfall and temperature ranges. A plant like a cactus that thrives in an arid climate with mild winters will generally not do well in a wet cold climate. I have used some non-native plants in Texas but have to baby them to keep them healthy. Native plants just take care of themselves even through our long hot summers.

checkout www.highdesertgardens.com they have xierscaping plants for any zone!

I would recommend succulents. They retain a lot of water and don’t require watering as often. They also love sandy soil. They do require more water than cactus, but still much less than most other plants. The soil needs to dry completely before you water succulents the next time.