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 ...

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 ...

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Record droughts and the water restrictions that go with them have led to lawn woes throughout the west coast and southwest. But with the proper planning, you can have gorgeous landscaping that hardly ...

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, ...

Joe Grimm’s no stranger to drought: He’s been on the board of directors of the Springbrook Owners Association in Pflugerville, TX, for about 10 years. This season may have brought Texas some nasty ...

If you’re dreaming of a lush green lawn, you might wake up to discover a nightmare. That perfectly manicured lawn is likely to be looking a little sadder this year as the heatwave takes hold.

DENVER—Trends come and go, but the semi-arid climate of the Front Range and Eastern Plains is here to stay. That’s why xeriscaping—low-water landscaping that uses native plants to conserve resources ...

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 ...

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 ...