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 ...

Most front yards are quietly wasteful. The average American household uses about 320 gallons of water per day, and roughly 30 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

Low-water landscaping doesn’t mean a yard full of rocks—here’s what it actually looks like. Here, we present expert-approved steps for xeriscaping, tips for plant selection, and mistakes to avoid as ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

What’s not to admire about the xeriscaping and native plantings dotting front and backyards across the U.S.? For those still mowing swaths of lawn, xeriscaping is a trend that swaps thirsty grass and ...

Xeriscaping can be your path to a visually appealing garden, even if you're in an arid environment. Some Texas weather conditions can make it difficult to find plants to grow in outdoor landscaping.

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 ...