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 ...

In movies, books and other media, the image of the American dream often included a lush green lawn. But, those lawns often need a good deal of water and upkeep — and climate change-induced heat waves ...

"It's better than it was!!" Homeowner shares before-and-after video after solving backyard flooding issue: 'Went to Lowe's ...

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 ...

A xeriscaped yard in Niwot designed by J&S Landscape. Photo courtesy of J&S Landscape. The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. There’s no right or ...

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 ...

Cynthia Bee said it sometimes pays off to be “the lone weirdo” in a neighborhood who ditches the turf-based park strip, the patch of grass that typically exists between a street and sidewalk in front ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you've heard about the xeriscaping trend and how it can help your garden become more drought-tolerant, you might be ready to hop on the bandwagon. It's a landscaping concept based on the idea of ...

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 ...