Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Trying to keep a backyard lawn tidy takes time and energy. If you want to spend more time enjoying your outdoor space rather than maintaining it, it may be time to find lawn alternatives. You can ...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Spring is already a month in, and rainfall has been scarce across San Diego. That's prompting more homeowners to rethink their backyard landscaping — swapping out thirsty ...

This past year, I had to retrofit my landscape. The traditional green lawn was swallowing up too much water. Not only was it a gluttonous use of the precious water resource, but also water rates had ...

Saguaro and senita cacti, and red-blooming Tecoma stans, boast appealing colors and textures in a resilient desert garden. Learn to choose the right plants for a drought-tolerant landscape front yard ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In neighborhoods across the city, the view from the patio is shifting as more locals embrace sustainable landscaping options. This is top of mind for many of us after the summer of ...

A backyard oasis built for relaxing and entertaining will help you enjoy life. Here are ideas for decor, furniture, landscape ...

This week, The Wall Street Journal’s Mansion section is rolling out stories from our special desert living issue. Check out stories like this one on homeowners designing properties to beat the heat ...

Whether you're dealing with dry shade, slopes prone to erosion, boggy spots, or areas that receive harsh sun exposure, there ...