Hardscaping can save water and boost biodiversity, but it may also introduce hazards for kids and curious pets. Here’s how to ...

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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 ...

Autumn is a great time to work on planning some xeriscaping into your outdoor design. A xeriscaped yard can be as full and lush as you want. Here's one spotted during a city of Fort Collins xeriscape ...

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 ...

In case you’ve been living under a rock, the federal government has issued a water shortage declaration for southern Nevada. However, rocks may be part of a long-term solution to the problem. The ...

During the stay-at-home days of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the six members of the Veigel family found themselves with time on their hands and a list of household projects to catch up on. Among them ...

Within sight of Thomas Staudt and Maria Voris' university-area home are yards with a few cacti or trees sticking out of flat, rock-covered ground. Their yard southwest of East Grant Road and North ...

A Greeley resident wants to change city code to allow artificial lawns in front yards, but the Greeley City Council last month heard a recommendation from city staff to stand pat on the matter. Ben ...

Soft details like flowers, grasses, and shrubs all get plenty of attention when landscaping a yard, but don’t underestimate the power of rock. From large stones that serve as focal points to loose ...

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