Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. drought tolerant landscaping and plants Drought-tolerant landscaping is top of the agenda right now, with the availability of ...

Crushed rock helps connect different areas of the yard into a cohesive, calm design that's also low-maintenance.

As climate change brings with it hotter, drier summers and more frequent extreme weather events in many places, some homeowners are rethinking their approaches to garden design. Drought-tolerant ...

Saguaro and senita cacti, and red-blooming Tecoma stans, boast appealing colors and textures in a resilient desert garden. Learn to choose the right plants for a drought-tolerant landscape front yard ...

Establishing a strong, drought-resistant garden is about more than just picking the right plants. Cultivating a garden is all about adding a little something beautiful back into the world, not just ...

As a decades-long drought persists in Southern California and pressure grows to conserve scarce water resources, more and more people are ridding their gardens of thirsty lawns and water-intensive ...

A drought-tolerant garden doesn’t have to be barren or bland—it can be lush, colorful, and alive with pollinators. By embracing xeriscaping principles, you can create a landscape that conserves water, ...

After almost two months without any measurable rain in Dallas, there’s no doubt your yard is looking, well, crunchy. And while you can jealously covet your neighbor’s lush lawn—and wonder what kind of ...

The on-going drought is leading many gardeners in our area to include drought-tolerant plants in their gardens, or even design wholly drought-tolerant landscapes. Here are some tips for selecting, ...

As climate change inexorably makes South Texas' summers hotter and drier — and winters more likely to bring deep, extended freezes — homeowners may want to reconsider the types of plants they put in ...

The path up to Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards in the hills northeast of Windsor, through the years became one of the most scenic drives within Sonoma County. Its entrance, which gave way to nicely paved ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...