Drought-Resistant Ornamental Landscaping in Victoria, BC

Drought-tolerant doesn’t have to mean dry, sparse, or boring. At Ascent Yard Care, we specialize in ornamental drought-resistant landscaping that combines style, structure, and sustainability. Our plant designs are rich in colour, texture, and seasonal interest — all while significantly reducing water use and maintenance.

Whether you’re designing a new front yard, refreshing garden beds, or removing high-maintenance turf, we create spaces that look exceptional year-round and thrive in Victoria’s dry summers.

Why Choose Drought-Resistant Ornamentals?

Victoria’s climate is changing — and with increasingly strict watering restrictions, homeowners are turning to drought-tolerant solutions that still provide visual impact.

With Ascent’s ornamental designs, you get:

• Vibrant Year-Round Beauty — Carefully selected blooms, foliage, and structure.
• Water Efficiency — Reduce or eliminate irrigation needs.
• Low Maintenance — Less pruning, less fertilizing, more enjoyment.
• Curb Appeal That Lasts — Elegant designs that increase property value.
• Ecological Compatibility — Plants that thrive in local soil and conditions.

Our Design & Installation Process

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all landscapes. Our team takes the time to understand your space, your goals, and your style — then builds a landscape that exceeds expectations.

Our process includes:

1. Consultation & Site Assessment We evaluate sun exposure, soil quality, grade, and existing features.
2. Custom Design Plan Every plan includes a balance of colour, texture, height, and bloom time. We layer perennials, grasses, shrubs, and flowering ornamentals for a complete look.
3. Professional Installation Our experienced crews install everything with horticultural precision and an eye for detail — from hard edging and mulching to irrigation and feature placement.
4. Smart Irrigation & Water Retention Optional drip systems and strategic mulching conserve water and eliminate runoff.
5. Ongoing Maintenance Options We offer seasonal cleanups, pruning, and soil care to keep your landscape looking polished.

Top Drought-Resistant Ornamentals We Use

We build from a palette of high-performing, visually striking plants proven to succeed in Greater Victoria’s dry summers:

Perennials & Flowering Favourites

• Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower) – Long-lasting purple blooms.
• Nepeta faassenii (Catmint) – Aromatic foliage and prolific blue flowers.
• Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) – Brilliant reds and oranges through summer.
• Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ – Succulent foliage and late-season colour.
• Salvia nemorosa – Upright spikes, drought-hardy and bee-loved.

Grasses & Texture Plants

• Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ (Feather Reed Grass) – Tall, vertical interest.
• Festuca glauca (Blue Fescue) – Compact, fine-textured grass.
• Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass) – Graceful and movement-rich.

Shrubs & Evergreen Structure

• Berberis thunbergii (Barberry) – Vivid foliage and minimal care.
• Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) – Classic Mediterranean look, bee-friendly.
• Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) – Evergreen with sculptural form and edible fruit.
• Rhamnus californica (Coffeeberry) – Native, adaptable, and glossy green year-round.

We combine colour, texture, scent, and structure to create layered ornamental gardens that work in both modern and traditional settings.

A Reputation for Quality and Craftsmanship

Ascent Yard Care has built a name across Victoria, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sidney, and the West Shore for designing premium, low-maintenance landscapes that perform. We’ve completed hundreds of ornamental drought-tolerant gardens, from compact urban courtyards to expansive estate borders.

Why clients trust us:

• 10+ years of experience in Greater Victoria’s climate
• Full-time, professionally trained crews
• Clear communication and on-time completion
• Design-build expertise — not just planting, but total landscape transformation

Ready to Reduce Maintenance Without Sacrificing Style?

Call 250-886-0338 or email ascentyardcare@gmail.com to book your on-site consultation.

Let Ascent Yard Care transform your property into an elegant, low-water landscape that thrives in Victoria’s summer conditions — and looks better every year.

Ascent Yard Care

Victoria’s Leader in Drought-Resistant, Ornamental, and Sustainable Landscaping

www.ascentyardcare.com