Xeriscape front yard

For the better part of a century, lawns were the default for American front yards. They remain incredibly popular today, but standards are shifting quickly. So far this year, 80% of Yardzen clients requested a landscape design that did not maximize the use of lawn—and 37% requested no traditional lawn... Read more »

Help conserve water (and your wallet) by xeriscaping. Follow these easy steps from local experts to start your own water-wise garden.

Looking to save water and create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape? Check out the eight xeriscape ideas for your front or backyard!

There's a lot of great xeriscape ideas including drought-resistant native plants that will transform your yard into a low-maintenance, water friendly oasis.

Six sustainable landscaping alternatives for your front yard.

Discover color in dry, arid climates with these desert landscaping ideas. Explore unique drought tolerant plants with softscapes and hardscapes.

Planning a landscape is challenging; there is an incredible amount of ground cover, plants, and irrigation techniques to consider. It can become even more complicated if you live in an area that has a difficult climate. Xeriscaping is a popular choice for areas that see very little natural rainfall, but it can be applied to ... Read moreXeriscaping: A Guide for Beginners

Don't let water use restrictions or a lack of rain put a damper on your garden dreams. Create a gorgeous, water-saving yard with these drought-tolerant landscaping ideas.

My neighbor stopped in front of my yard where we were moving rocks and mulch, and asked, “So where will the hotpots go? And the mud volcanoes?” I scratched my chin. “Haven’t…