Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Save water and money by installing your irrigation system first.

Water is a key element in garden design, whether to create movement, to provide soothing or energising sound, as a surface for reflections, an environment for aquatic plants and wildlife or simply as ...

Spruce up your yard—and lower your water bill—with these pro tips from the Denver Botanic Gardens and water-conscious Colorado community Sterling Ranch. Yvonne Coles xeriscaped both her front and back ...

As Colorado homeowners prepare for summer, many are looking for ways to create outdoor spaces that work better with the state ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Water covers approximately 71% of Earth’s surface, yet only 3% of the 326 million cubic miles of water on the planet is suitable for growing crops, such as trees. It can be ...

Water-saving landscapes are attractive and in balance with the regional environment and climate. Photo courtesy San Diego County Water Authority First in a series republished with permission from the ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

A once-open meadow in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture is now a forest of seemingly countless trees and a maze of ponds. Designed by architect Junya Ishigami, this “water garden” is an addition to Art ...

Garden creators share the best flowers and shrubs to keep gardens looking beautiful amid Los Angeles’ twice-a-week watering restrictions. By Kirsten Chuba Events Editor As Los Angeles enters the dog ...