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XERISCAPING  

Xeriscaping is simply a garden technique used to conserve water. Planting things that will thrive in your climate with as little water as possible is key.

Learn what xeriscaping is and how it will benefit you and your environment.

Xeriscaping is a water-saving approach to landscaping. Plants whose natural requirements are appropriate to the local climate are emphasized, and care is taken to avoid losing water to evaporation and run-off.

Xeriscaping is a water-saving, labor-saving way to landscape. It uses less water and still looks great.

Use local drought resistant plants to xeriscape your yard.

Plants that have its normal requirements that are in tune with the local climate and prevent water run off. It is not just barren wastelands and rock.

The method of xeriscaping, which means attempting to grow plants that have less requirements of water, has become quite popular in this age when most people are thinking green. Besides conserving water resources, xeriscaping also adds to the esthetic value of the landscape.

Oh my, another bill and no money left over? Maybe if I put an unsigned check in this bill, they will believe that I forgot to sign it; then I can get an extra month float? Guess I'll have to put this one on my Visa again.

In 2005, more than 91 million households spent over $35 billion on their lawn and gardening passions. If each one planted a new tree, those trees would absorb 2.25 million tons of carbon dioxide each year.

Part one of five ways to help stop global warming.

How many of you have an idea of what stormwater is? How many of you understand why you should care? However, have you ever thought of the significance of why we should keep our stormwater "clean"?

Over the last couple of years the term "Going Green" has become more popular. What does it mean to go green, and how cam I apply the principles when considering the construction of my new home?

It's sometimes hard to choose what to plant in your personal outdoor space, especially if you are just starting out. Here are some suggestions to spark your imagination and get you going.

The 7 principles of Xeriscape; how they can be applied to your yard and lower your water use

The misguided misadventures of an uprooted city girl lured by the "romance" of the country garden.

Albuquerque, New Mexico is a city in the desert. It sits just below the Sandia Mountains. It is a great place to live and build your home. There are some things however that you must know about landscaping in Albuquerque.

Free designs for creating water, energy and time saving landscapes.

A Sampling of White Blooming Native Shrubs

collection of fine evergreen shrubs

Are we living in the 21st century? Or have we failed to awaken from the long 19th? Evidence from a California neighborhood suggests that we have not evolved as much as we would like to think, when considered from a long historical perspective.

10 backyard suggestions to reduce your dependence on fossil fuels, beautify your yard, generate more oxygen and conserve resources.

Summer lawn maintenance can be hard on the budget as well as the grass, but by following basic watering rules and adding clever summer adaptations, it is possible to have a great lawn without a great bill.

Limiting water consumption is good for the environment and easy on your wallet.

A Sampling of Red and Pink Blooming Native Shrubs

If you are like many homeowners you would like to do something special to the outside of your home, but you are not a landscaping specialist. Here are some ideas to help you plan your landscpaing project.

Shady spots are hard to fill in a landscape. If you'd like to liven up a sun shy area of your yard or garden with native shrubs, then these selections will help you decide which ones are right for you.

Drought Tolerant Shrubs for your Garden

By using drought-resistant plants, composting and creating features yourself instead of hiring contractors, you can have a beautiful landscape while saving money.