Roger BoddaertSpecial to the Valley NewsGardeners who are considering converting gardens to xeriscape can use this information to decide whether to do it themselves or to work with a professional. The key is planning the new direction in saving water, having a pleasant garden setting and enjoying a sustainable atmosphere.Start with a simple process, working with a plan of action and education. Begin with a clean-up of trash, weeds, dead plants, old garden furniture and nonessential items sprinkled around the landscape. Take one section at a time and complete it through teamwork with family and friends.Set goals and retain any hardscape in the landscape you want to keep, like walkways, fences and walls, and leave the irrigation system that you can retrofit to the new theme a
