Water is such a precious asset to the desert and finding ways to reduce water usage is important. “As someone born and raised in Arizona, I always knew the importance that water holds here,” said ...

A high school student recently wrote me saying that her ecology class is doing a project on sustainable landscaping. "Do you have any information to offer people that will help them consider ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Saturday, Feb. 25, volunteers are invited to the Xeriscape Learning and Design Garden workshop, from 8 a.m. to noon, according to the press release from Corpus Christi Water ...

Xeriscape is not one particular style or look, but rather an attractive, sustainable and water-efficient landscape based on sound horticultural practices. The benefits of xeriscape include: ...

BOISE, Idaho — There’s a growing trend in Southwest Idaho in using native plants in landscapes around homes and businesses. It’s called xeriscaping, and the benefits include conserving water, ...

Lush lawns are the suburban ideal and may provide some curb appeal and jealous glances from neighbors, but killing the grass may save homeowners a lot of water and green. Several East Valley cities ...

About half of Florida’s precious water is used outside, not for people, but for plants. And as much as 80 percent of that water could be saved, instead of evaporating into the air or soaking into the ...

I noticed that my water rates went up in Breckenridge, and I was wondering if you have any water saving tips for landscaping? – Donald, Breckenridge Thank you for your question this week, Donald, and ...

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— Christina Haddad is the Regional Vice-President, Ontario at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. For inquiries call 416-218-3362 or e-mail [email protected]. Can a ...