Saving Water87 Stories
Landscape DesignHow to Move Water Through Your Landscape
Swales, underground pipes or a mix of both: There’s more than one way to distribute water in the garden
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Great Home ProjectsWhat to Know About Installing a Walkway of Pavers and Pebbles
Find out how to get started, whom to hire, materials to use and costs to expect when adding a path of pavers and gravel
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Gardening GuidesHow to Install a Drip Irrigation System
Save time and water with a drip watering system in your vegetable garden — a little patience now will pay off later
Full StoryEarth Day6 Projects to Create Beautiful, Water-Saving Outdoor Spaces
Find out how to replace your lawn with a garden, make your landscape more permeable, install a greywater system and more
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Gardening GuidesHow Smart Is Your Irrigation System?
New weather- and sensor-based controllers take the efficiency of your sprinklers to the next level
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Gardening for BirdsBring the Beauty of the Prairie to Your Garden
Achieve a naturalistic look in your landscape with a beautiful mix of perennials and grasses planted in drifts
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Earth DayThe Case for Losing the Traditional Lawn
Work less, help the environment and foster connections by just saying no to typical turf
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Earth DayHow to Build a Greener Driveway
Install a permeable driveway to keep pollutants out of water sources and groundwater levels balanced
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Earth DayGrow a Beautiful Garden With Ecofriendly Greywater
Reducing home water waste means lower bills and a healthier planet. Here's how to set up a greywater home irrigation system that can help
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Inspiring GardensStroll Through 10 Inspiring California Native Gardens
See paths and plantings from the 2017 Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour
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Gardening GuidesGreat Home Project: Install a Rain Garden
These beautiful and environmentally friendly landscape additions have a place in wet and dry climates
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