I decided to step back and rework some of the models and add a little color. Too much symmetry -- I'm still not happy with the ocotillo.
I added a yucca and some dead agave stalks. After a few more plants and shrubs I will start the rocks and boulders. Lots of them.
I'm trying to keep the poly counts low to see whats really needed when close scrutiny is not an issue. It's funny, but its harder for me to make a low poly model that looks halfway decent.
I'm only using solid colors for materials right out of Lightwave Modeler -- no UVs or other texturing.