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Want to transform your water-guzzling landscape, but live in a community with a homeowners association? Follow our five-step way to woo your HOA. If you live in a community managed by a [...]

From bird houses to pumpkin pies, there’s no shortage of uses for gourds. They’re surprisingly easy to grow, too, as long as you’ve got fertile soil and a trellis or two. Fall is here [...]

Want a landscape as distinctive as you are? These unique natives can be a challenging to find, but they’re well worth the search. In my previous article, I highlighted useful evergreen [...]

This drought-tolerant perennial has unique characteristics that set it apart from other mistflowers. And once established, white mistflower can hold its own through the toughest weather. [...]

The monarchs butterflies may have moved on, but plenty of other butterflies are visiting the area and gracing our nectar plants. Won’t you welcome them with open arms and a garden planted just [...]

Wondering how a free landscape consultation from SAWS actually works? Conservation consultant David Abrego takes you on a virtual tag-along to show you just how beneficial it can be. If you’re [...]

Although regarded by many as a weed, hardy horseherb often grows in patches where grass can’t. And in many yards it means the difference between having barren spots or not. Turf grasses are [...]

If your sprinklers have one of those fancy new smart Wi-Fi controllers, this tip is for you! Even the “smartest” controller relies on settings that were chosen the day it was installed. Do you [...]

Your landscape is your single biggest water user. So turning your irrigation system off now, when the lawn is dormant and your sewer charge is being set for next year, is a surefire way to save [...]