If a wildlife show wanted to film in the middle of Los Angeles, Casa Apocalyptica — a dizzying jungle of native plants, abundant wildlife, soothing water and salvaged debris — would be a great place ...

Have you considered bringing a water feature into your garden? Strange as it may seem, a water pond uses less water than a lawn of comparable size. Roughly speaking, there are two kinds of water ...

Effective landscaping can do more than beautify home exteriors. It creates outdoor living spaces and interacts with sun and other elements to provide shade and windbreak where it's needed most. The ...

A water-saving landscape. Courtesy San Diego County Water Authority Third in a series republished with permission from the San Diego County Water Authority‘s website. Before starting your water-saving ...

Q: I live in an HOA property. The rear yard next to my townhome contains nonfunctional grass as no one walks on or uses it. Where can I get a list of low-water-use plants and trees? I am sure with ...

Oasis Water Gardens reports rising demand for pondless waterfalls among Maryland homeowners seeking low-maintenance ...

Creating a rain garden or backyard pond can be a beautiful way to attract wildlife and make your home an oasis. However, water features can cause a bit of a headache, too, sometimes, as one homeowner ...

Victoria water lily leaves stretch up to eight feet wide, big enough to be seen from space. But how much can these thin leaves hold? Denver Botanic Gardens asked that with its water lily weigh-off, ...

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.