Water Wise Gardening

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A beautiful and resilient water-wise garden filled with diverse drought-tolerant plants thriving under the sun.

Top 5 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Water-Wise Gardens

In 2022, Utah’s Division of Water Resources launched a landscape incentive program, offering homeowners rebates to replace turf lawns with water-wise alternatives.

Mason Clarke·July 3, 2026

A beautifully designed desert garden room in a Phoenix front yard, featuring native plants, a shaded dining area, and a serene atmosphere, replacing a traditional lawn.

Outdoor

Front Yards Become Garden Rooms Amid Shifting Design Trends

In Phoenix, Arizona, a homeowner slashed their monthly water bill by 60% by replacing their entire front lawn with a multi-functional desert garden, complete with a shaded dining nook and native polli

Mason Clarke·May 19, 2026

A beautiful xeriscaped backyard featuring a mix of colorful, drought-tolerant plants, decorative rocks, and a modern seating area, showcasing a low-maintenance, water-wise landscape design.

Outdoor

Xeriscaping: Low-Maintenance Backyard Ideas Without Grass

Most homeowners spend between $15,120 and $18,400 on xeriscaping projects, transforming their yards into water-wise landscapes, according to Lawnlove .

Mason Clarke·April 26, 2026