LITTLETON, Colo. — When Lena Astilli first bought her home outside of Denver, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants — the kind ...

Those outdated design choices aren't just aesthetically behind the times, they might also be costing you. Traditional landscaping can drain your wallet through high water bills, constant maintenance, ...

Conventional turf lawns have come under attack. Landscape designers are using water-wise and native plants to balance green with “green.” By Stephen Wallis This article is part of our Design special ...

LITTLETON, Colo. — When Lena Astilli first bought her home outside of Denver, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants — the kind ...

Over the past few months, the controversy over the landscaping of the traffic islands in Pacheco Valle in Novato has received much publicity, both in print and on television. The publicity, as well as ...

KYLE, Texas — As drought conditions persist across Central Texas, the city of Kyle is rolling out a new incentive program to help residents conserve water and cut down on utility bills. The "Native ...

During the stay-at-home days of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the six members of the Veigel family found themselves with time on their hands and a list of household projects to catch up on. Among them ...

The state has tried to push communities to adopt water conservation ordinances governing new construction, including making ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As water conservation becomes increasingly urgent across Colorado, landscaping trends are evolving to prioritize sustainability and low-maintenance designs.