5 Secrets to A Beautiful Drought Tolerant Lawn

Agent Ace. June 25, 2015. As temperatures rise and summer kicks into high gear we’re reminded all the more of the west’s worsening drought. Picture-perfect green lawns can be a huge offender when it comes to water wastefulness. Whether you’re looking to do your part as a Californian or Arizonan to cut back, or simply looking to be sustainably-minded in your neck of the woods, we’ve got some easy ways to make your lawn water-conscious, with style.

8 Landscaping Tricks That Can Save You Money

Credit.com June 12, 2015. By Gerri Detweiler: Whether you are hoping to sell your home, or it’s summer and you just want an excuse to be outdoors and dig in the dirt, sprucing up your landscaping can be a wise investment. Research has found that sophisticated landscaping with large plants can increase a home’s value by as much as 12.7%.

Descanso Showcases New Low Water Garden

Los Angeles Times Home. April 10, 2015. By Lisa Boone: Descanso Gardens’ new Center Circle Garden, which opened Friday in La Cañada Flintridge, proves that water-wise gardens can be high on beauty while low on water and maintenance.