Xeriscape Gardening - Fine Gardening
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Article
Making Sustainable Xeriscapes Easier in the Southwest
The concept of xeriscaping is nothing new. People in drier parts of the world have always taken inventive steps to stretch their resources, through water storage, crop selection, structural design,…
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Design
Tips for Creating a Drought-Tolerant Landscape
Drought-tolerant landscapes come in all shapes and sizes. From a large, expansive bed that runs the entire length of a property line to a small nook that bakes all day…
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Design
How to Identify a Drought-Tolerant Plant
Characteristics such as size, color, and texture can help you determine whether a plant might be a good candidate for a dry garden. There are exceptions to every rule, however,…
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How-To
Xeriscape Gardening
If you’ve lived in the Mountain West for any period of time, you know the importance of water. Throughout our winters, we watch snowpack totals accumulate in our mountains, and…