Saving Water87 Stories
Landscape DesignHow and What to Plant in Dry, Sunny Spots
Save water and improve your site’s look with these design tips and help from a pro
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Landscape DesignHave Your Garden Fountain and Be Water Wise Too
Learn which water features are more suited to conservation, and get strategies for placement and use
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Landscape Design5 Steps to Creating a Drought-Tolerant Garden
Plants that need less water are increasingly desirable. Find out how to make your garden self-sustaining
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Landscape Design10 Ways to Make Your Landscape More Environmentally Friendly
From creating wildlife highways to planting pretty pollinators, there are lots of simple ways to be green in the garden
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Landscape Design4 Gardens With Creative, Earth-Friendly Drainage Solutions
See how designers have made the most of site conditions to manage runoff, catch rainwater and more
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Landscape DesignPatio of the Week: A Contemporary Yard Highlights Native Plants
Simple paving and soft foliage meet in this sophisticated outdoor living space in Los Angeles
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OutbuildingsStylish Shed Sits in a Woodland Garden Made to Slow Runoff
Surrounded by a native garden and a bluestone patio, this contemporary outbuilding combines style with function
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Gardening Guides8 Sustainable, Organic Practices for Greener Lawn Care
Ditch the pesticides and fertilizers and adopt eco-friendly practices that will keep your lawn lush and healthy
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Landscape DesignHow to Design Your Landscape to Sink Water Into the Ground
Learn to infiltrate stormwater, even on challenging sites
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Landscape DesignHow to Design Your Landscape to Spread Water
Water that’s distributed widely will more readily soak into the ground
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Landscape DesignHow to Design Your Landscape to Slow Down Water
Putting the brakes on stormwater runoff is the first step in sustainable water design
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