Saving Water82 Stories
Saving WaterStormwater Planters Manage Runoff in Small Gardens
Think of stormwater planters as container rain gardens
Full StoryGreen Building4 Ways Green Roofs Help Manage Stormwater
See how a living roof of any size can have a big impact
Full StoryLandscape DesignSoak It Up: How to Manage Stormwater in Your Landscape
Permeable paving, gravel beds and planted areas in your yard can absorb and cleanse stormwater runoff. Here's how it works
Full StoryBefore and AftersSee 6 Yards Transformed by Losing Their Lawns
Wondering whether a turf lawn is the best use of your outdoor space? These homeowners did, and they found creative alternatives
Full StoryGardening GuidesProtect a Precious Resource With a Rain Garden
Promote pure water and a beautiful landscape with a garden design that makes the most of the rain
Full StoryLandscape DesignHow Grading Shapes the Ground and Manages Stormwater
Understand how an overall grading plan provides a framework for a great landscape design
Full StoryGardening GuidesHow to Spot a Drought-Tolerant Plant
Label? Who needs a label? Learn the characteristics of plants that can thrive in hot, dry conditions to help you pick the right ones
Full StorySaving WaterHouzz Call: Are You Letting Go of Your Lawn?
Many facing a drought are swapping turf for less thirsty plantings. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear about it
Full StoryFarm Your YardCollecting Rainwater and Eggs From a California Chicken Coop
See how a butterfly roof helps a hen home’s design soar into double-duty territory
Full StoryLandscape DesignDitch the Ordinary Ditch: Create a Realistic Dry Creek Bed
Here’s how to turn your water runoff system into an eye-catching accent for your landscape
Full StoryLandscape Design15 Great Ideas for a Lawn-Free Yard
End the turf war for good with hardscaping, native grasses and ground covers that save water and are easier to maintain
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