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, ...

If you want to be ahead of the curve and jump on the gardening trend that's quickly gaining popularity in 2026, here's ...

No, it's not "zero" scaping; it's "xeriscaping" - a method of planning, planting and maintaining your yard for the purpose of achieving a great looking, water saving, energy conserving, ...

Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden boasts more than a mile of native plants. Every step of the way, you’ll find plants that are uniquely attended for survival in the hot, dry desert. In fact, there are ...

TY: IT’S GREAT TO SEE RAIN AND SNOW IN THE FORECAST. BUT WE’VE GOT A LONG WAY TO GO BEFORE WE SEE AN END TO THIS NOW 3-YEAR DROUGHT FOR THE STATE. THAT MEANS SCIENTISTS AND STATE OFFICIALS STILL WANT ...

“I’ve been using so much water to keep my plants alive. I’ve heard xeriscape gardens don’t use much water, but what is a xeriscape garden?” — W.L. Many Tulsans feel your pain. It seems like no matter ...

Xeriscaping is a trend that has grown more popular in Durango over the last decade. Not only does the approach reduce unnecessary water use, but it assists pollinators and allows homeowners more ...

Denver Water wants to get Kentucky greenery out of Colorado, so it’s rebranding the water-conscious landscaping method known as xeriscaping. “Xeriscaping,” a term Denver Water invented in 1981, is a ...

As summers in the Inland Northwest become hotter and drier, environmental advocates, municipal water departments and property owners are openly questioning the practicality of the traditional grass ...