Saving Water82 Stories
Landscape Design4 Gardens With Creative, Earth-Friendly Drainage Solutions
See how designers have made the most of site conditions to manage runoff, catch rainwater and more
Full StoryLandscape DesignPatio of the Week: A Contemporary Yard Highlights Native Plants
Simple paving and soft foliage meet in this sophisticated outdoor living space in Los Angeles
Full StoryOutbuildingsStylish Shed Sits in a Woodland Garden Made to Slow Runoff
Surrounded by a native garden and a bluestone patio, this contemporary outbuilding combines style with function
Full StoryGardening Guides8 Sustainable, Organic Practices for Greener Lawn Care
Ditch the pesticides and fertilizers and adopt eco-friendly practices that will keep your lawn lush and healthy
Full StoryLandscape DesignHow to Design Your Landscape to Sink Water Into the Ground
Learn to infiltrate stormwater, even on challenging sites
Full StoryLandscape DesignHow to Design Your Landscape to Spread Water
Water that’s distributed widely will more readily soak into the ground
Full StoryLandscape DesignHow to Design Your Landscape to Slow Down Water
Putting the brakes on stormwater runoff is the first step in sustainable water design
Full StoryLandscape DesignHow to Move Water Through Your Landscape
Swales, underground pipes or a mix of both: There’s more than one way to distribute water in the garden
Full StoryGreat Home ProjectsWhat to Know About Installing a Walkway of Pavers and Pebbles
Find out how to get started, whom to hire, materials to use and costs to expect when adding a path of pavers and gravel
Full StoryGardening GuidesHow to Install a Drip Irrigation System
Save time and water with a drip watering system in your vegetable garden — a little patience now will pay off later
Full StoryEarth Day6 Projects to Create Beautiful, Water-Saving Outdoor Spaces
Find out how to replace your lawn with a garden, make your landscape more permeable, install a greywater system and more
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