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Durable, drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, damianita deserves a permanent place in your landscape. And that’s why we’ve added it to our list of approved plants for the WaterSaver [...]

Spring is here and that means it’s time to start barbecuing — and getting your irrigation system in good working order. An irrigation system checkup should be done at least twice a year, once in [...]

Is your backyard a bland expanse of sickly, sun-baked carpet grass with a tiny builder’s patio and no charm in sight? Use our coupons and rebates to transform it! This patio living space is [...]

River rocks are an attractive addition to the landscape — as long as they are appropriately sized and serve a functional purpose. By Brad Wier and Dana Nichols “I’m considering removing all the [...]

Is it a pesky weed or an advantageous addition to your yard? Think twice before ridding your landscape of these broadleaf plants. While many dismiss the broadleaf plants that take up residence in [...]

That drippy faucet is more than just an annoyance. It’s downright wasteful. One out of every 10 homes has leaks — often hidden from view — that waste nearly 100 gallons of water a day. Is [...]

Wild about wildflowers? Follow our favorite routes — and discover a few other stops along the way — for picture-worthy fields of flowers. While a mostly dry winter may not produce the profusion [...]

Got ants in your plants? There are three simple ingredients you can mix to create an effective and natural treatment for fire ants. Temperatures are warming, plants are blooming and the urge to [...]

Want to save a ton of water (and have a little extra free time on your hands)? Garden in harmony with the area’s natural conditions. Xeriscape (xeris is Greek for dry) was coined in 1981 by [...]

The time to fertilize grass is when it’s actively growing, which usually begins in mid-April. If you want to do something nice for your lawn right now, apply a topdressing of compost. Just [...]