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 ...

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 ...

BOISE, Idaho — There’s a growing trend in Southwest Idaho in using native plants in landscapes around homes and businesses. It’s called xeriscaping, and the benefits include conserving water, ...

This yard, featured on the 2005 Dallas Xeriscape Tour, is a perfect example of how xeriscaping can be just as colorful and interesting as any type of landscaping. The Art of Xeriscaping Keep your ...

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 ...

Xeriscaping—a term for water-smart landscaping coined by Colorado’s own Denver Water in 1981—is an oft-misunderstood concept. Here, we clear up five common misconceptions with Mike Bone, associate ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Denver Water wants to get Kentucky greenery out of Colorado, so it’s rebranding the water-conscious landscaping method known as xeriscaping. “Xeriscaping,” a term Denver Water invented in 1981, is a ...