Water Wise Gardening

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Editorial illustration for Four Low-Maintenance Perennials That Thrive on Little Water
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Four Low-Maintenance Perennials That Thrive on Little Water

Discover four low-maintenance perennials—lavender, sedum, yucca, and coreopsis—that thrive on little water once established. While drought-tolerant, these plants require consistent watering during their first season to develop strong root systems.

Mason Clarke·October 19, 2026
A beautiful, low-maintenance garden featuring drought-tolerant plants and a thriving vegetable patch with aubergines and chillies.
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6 Smart Drought Tolerant Plants for Your Low Maintenance Garden

By 2026, tabletop vegetable plants like aubergines and chillies are predicted to replace cut flowers as a top garden trend, signaling a significant shift in how homeowners approach their outdoor space

Mason Clarke·September 8, 2026
A beautiful and sustainable landscape featuring drought-tolerant plants like lamb's ear and Russian sage thriving under the sun.
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Top 4 Drought Tolerant Plants for Sustainable Landscaping

A silvery sheen on plants like lamb's ear or Russian sage isn't just for beauty; it's a natural signal of drought resilience.

Mason Clarke·August 25, 2026
A beautiful and resilient water-wise garden filled with diverse drought-tolerant plants thriving under the sun.
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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.
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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.
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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