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 ...

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 ...

Last week I talked about simple things that anyone can do to help conserve water in their existing landscape. This time I'd like to expand a bit on the seven principles of xeriscaping for folks who ...

No, it's not "zero" scaping; it's "xeriscaping" - a method of planning, planting and maintaining your yard for the purpose of achieving a great looking, water saving, energy conserving, ...

Xeriscaping is a trend that has grown more popular in Durango over the last decade. Not only does the approach reduce unnecessary water use, but it assists pollinators and allows homeowners more ...

It’s the second day of winter 2014 and the Eckerts’ landscape surrounding their Vail home is green and leafy with trees, bushes, yuccas and succulents. The front yard welcomes visitors with a groomed ...

Last January, as the Texas drought wore on, an Austin-area homeowners association called the Woods of Brushy Creek made a big change to its landscaping policies. No longer would homeowners be required ...