Top 10 Drought Tolerant Plants to Create Your Backyard Oasis
Discover the top 10 drought-tolerant plants to create a beautiful low-water backyard oasis with colorful, hardy, and easy-care landscaping options.
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The Fourth Principle Of Xeriscape – Efficient Irrigation
This means watering in ways that are not wasteful. We are experiencing drought conditions . There will likely be restrictions…
The First Principle of Xeriscape is Design
There are seven principles of Xeriscape. They were created by the Denver Water Department in the early 1980’s. The first…
Fall Blooming Anemone – Flowers In September and October!
There are several perennials that will bloom in the fall and provide excellent color. One of the best performers for…
Ornamental Peppers – Heat-tolerant and Water-wise In Utah!
Ornamental peppers are grown as annuals in Utah, just like the peppers we grow in our vegetable gardens. Ornamental peppers…
Top 10 Fall-Flowering Waterwise Perennials For Utah
Utah homeowners spend an average of $900 per year more on outdoor water than the national average — and most…
Spring Bulbs are Waterwise!
It’s true! Many spring-flowering bulbs are waterwise! They enjoy the moisture of winter and spring and then after they bloom,…
Burr Oak: Large Waterwise Tree For Utah
Burr oak acorns contain less than 1% tannins — the lowest of any North American oak species. Indigenous communities ground…
Porcupine Grass and Zebra Grass
What is the difference between Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’ (Porcupine Grass) and Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ (Zebra Grass)? They are both tall…
The Most Drought-Tolerant Waterwise Flowers – Flowering Perennials for Utah
Here is a list of plants that will do very well in the hot summers of Utah. They won’t need…