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Sustainable yard design starts with low-water plants and native shade

Low-water plants, native shade, and smart irrigation turn yards into cooler landscapes that save water and support local life now.
The Denver Post

Gardening: Turn to Coloradoscaping with native plants, less water

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... April’s Earth Month should have made us curious about what we can do to tread more lightly on the planet. We may think of reusing and recycling or driving ...
The Denver Post

Low water landscaping: Why Colorado homeowners are making the smart switch

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As water conservation becomes increasingly urgent across Colorado, landscaping trends are evolving to prioritize sustainability and low-maintenance designs.
KJZZ

There's no perfect tree, this Tucson tree grower says. But we can start by planting native flora

There are a number of efforts around the Valley to plant more trees — both as a way to help cool the air and to provide more ...
The Land

Winter wonderland: How trees survive the cold

Minnesota is well known for frigid cold and lots of snow, and this winter is no different. According to climate data, average 24-hour temperatures for December through February in the state are around ...