Why Xeriscaping? The Case for a Landscape That Works With Your Climate
Xeriscaping isn't rocks and cactus — it's a smarter way to design a beautiful, low-water yard. Here's why it saves water, money, and weekends.
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Understanding USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
What USDA hardiness zones mean, how the map has shifted over a century, what it doesn't tell you about water — plus a free ZIP-code zone lookup tool.
10 Steps to Xeriscaping Your Yard
A practical, order-of-operations guide to designing and installing a low-water landscape — from your first sketch to the final layer of mulch.
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