Saving Water87 Stories
Inspiring GardensBeach Cottage Loses the Lawn for a Stylish Low-Water Garden
Colorful plantings and soft exterior paint colors give a Southern California ranch cottage a fresh new look
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Landscape DesignHow to Site and Size a Rain Garden for Your Landscape
Installing a rain garden is an excellent way to reduce runoff and return water to its source
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Saving WaterHouzz Call: Have You Installed a Rain Garden?
Tell us if your landscape includes one of these beautiful and useful landscape features
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Landscape DesignGet Your Garden Ready for the Rainy Season
Avoid damage to your home and yard by improving soil permeability, redirecting rainwater and planting strategically
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Gardening GuidesHouzz Call: Show Us Your Backyard Rain Barrel
As we head into the cooler months, our thoughts turn to rain — and rainwater collection
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Landscape DesignLandscape Tour: A Place to Savor Life in California’s Wine Country
A couple’s Napa Valley weekend getaway is designed for outdoor living with a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscape
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Saving WaterIs a Rainwater Cistern Right for You?
These extra-large containers reduce runoff and save on the use of potable water for the landscape
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Landscape DesignHow to Design a Rain Garden That Loves Stormy Weather
Rain gardens have a special type of planting bed that drains rainwater. These tips can keep yours looking great
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Gardening Guides10 Creative Ideas for Cactus and Succulent Gardens
Arrange cactuses and succulents amid salvaged treasures, against a vibrant painted wall or in terraced beds
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Landscape Design5 Steps to Selecting the Right Plants for a Rain Garden
A simplified look at selecting plants for a rain garden
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Landscape DesignHow to Shape a Rain Garden and Create the Right Soil for It
Learn how to grade, lay out and amend the soil in your rain garden to support your plants
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