When it comes to designing your landscape and implementing your backyard ideas, work smarter, not harder with low-maintenance landscaping. “A traditional American lawn takes tons of maintenance and ...

Not to be confused with zero-scaping, xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that reduces its need for irrigation beyond the water its natural climate can supply. A Greek derivative, xeros means “dry,” ...

(COLORADO) — The Pikes Peak Region has a semi-arid climate, with only 13 inches of rain and three inches of snow on average each year, making it necessary to irrigate flowers, trees, and lawns to keep ...

The green, green grass of home is now zeroscape. Or is it xeriscape? Or maybe it’s just plain old drought-tolerant landscaping. Any way you describe it, those fabulous green front lawns that were so ...

A Xeriscaped front yard for water conservation features a dry creek bed. Ornamental grasses and turf lawn alternatives will save water in a xeriscape landscape. Tropical milkweed is a beautiful ...

It’s high season for landscapers, lawn care and backyard parties, and already, just a couple weeks into summer, many homeowners across the country are wondering, “Is my lawnmower going to make it ...

Xeriscaping is popular throughout the world thanks to its eco-friendly (and budget-friendly) methodology. Here's how to do it. Coined by Denver Water in 1981, the term “xeriscaping” is a portmanteau ...

In case you’ve been living under a rock, the federal government has issued a water shortage declaration for southern Nevada. However, rocks may be part of a long-term solution to the problem. The ...

As we close out 2025 and look toward the new year, members are feeling energized by this past year's accomplishments and the growing interest in sustainable landscaping practices.

Q: Could you please tell me the name of some books which identify plants that can be used for Xeriscape landscaping in Houston? It is preferred that the books have pictures of the plants and describe ...

Many East Idaho homeowners face a common landscaping challenge: a thirsty, struggling Kentucky bluegrass lawn surrounded by a ...