The Town of Osoyoos is hosting a free xeriscape workshop for participants to learn about FireSmart, drought-tolerant planting ...

John Ohanian is the general manager of the Silverwood Joint Venture, a partnership among DMB Development, Schlegel Capital, ...

"It's not sod, where we're having to water it." Homeowner outraged after HOA orders him to rip out his yard: 'It just mind-boggling' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Turf was one of the earliest replacements for traditional grass lawns. This alternative looked the same and (sort of) felt ...

Homeowners don't even need to overhaul their entire yards to see results. Even partial replacements — such as swapping out sections of grass for native plants, clover, buffalo grass, or xeriscaping — ...

Many landscaping "shortcuts" seem too good to be true, and it's usually because they are. Rubber mulch absorbs so much heat that it can burn your outdoor plants. Artificial turf breaks down in the sun ...

Unusually dry winter in Colorado Springs prompts homeowners to adopt drought-resistant landscaping and fire-safe building materials.

"A monument to Man’s hubris." Resident shares photo of bizarre feature in middle of neighbor's front lawn: 'How tacky' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Being safe during manual labor means keeping a good posture and following safety rules, but a dedicated tool can help.

Arid-climate landscaping was hardly a dry subject for Warren D. Jones. The author, landscape architect and retired University of Arizona professor was an early proponent of xeriscaping — landscaping ...