If you live in an area where droughts are common, or if you're looking to reduce your landscape's watering needs, consider turning to xeriscaping. In its simplest form, this garden system is focused ...

There are many ways to reduce irrigation needs — mulching, for example. However, the easiest way is to plant native plants.

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 ...

Mention the term xeriscaping plants and most people will think of a typical dry garden, planted only with cacti and more about textures than color and seasonal interest. However, this is a popular ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Since the mid-90s, Tucson Water users have managed to cut their home water use by 32.2%, bringing the average daily water used by Tucson residents lower than the national ...

Landscape irrigation accounts for roughly one-third of all residential water use in the United States, and according to the EPA, about half of that water is wasted through runoff, evaporation, or ...

LUBBOCK, Texas – A landscaping style designed to save time and money continues to gain popularity in hot, dry climates. Xeriscaping, as it’s called, is nothing new. The idea is relatively simple, too: ...

TY: IT’S GREAT TO SEE RAIN AND SNOW IN THE FORECAST. BUT WE’VE GOT A LONG WAY TO GO BEFORE WE SEE AN END TO THIS NOW 3-YEAR DROUGHT FOR THE STATE. THAT MEANS SCIENTISTS AND STATE OFFICIALS STILL WANT ...

Xeriscaping finds its root word in the Mediterranean, the Greek xeros, meaning “dry,” but xeriscape gardening can take root just about anywhere. This type of landscaping emphasizes using native plants ...

This morning we're getting our hands dirty to give you tips on how to keep your landscape drought friendly. Xeriscaping is a trend that uses drought tolerant plants to landscape your yard. It has a ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Getting rid of irrigated turf could pay off now that Gov. Jared Polis has signed Colorado’s turf replacement bill. Residents who voluntarily replace the turf with drought-conscious ...

As summers in the Inland Northwest become hotter and drier, environmental advocates, municipal water departments and property owners are openly questioning the practicality of the traditional grass ...