Decomposed granite is the most common ground cover in Denver xeriscape — and for good reason. It's affordable, natural-looking, works with every plant style from modern minimal to cottage garden,…
Dogs and xeriscape are not naturally opposed — but a poorly designed xeriscape and dogs definitely are. Pea gravel that gets tracked everywhere. Plants that are toxic to dogs. Surfaces…
Most Denver homeowners who want low-maintenance landscaping don't want a moonscape — they want something that looks intentional and cared-for without demanding three hours every weekend. The problem is that…
The front yard gets all the attention, but the backyard is where Denver homeowners actually live. It's where the grill is, where the kids play, where the dog runs —…
Denver front yards have a problem that grass can't solve anymore: too much sun, too little water, and a climate that demands a different approach. The good news is that…
Rock landscaping is one of the most popular — and most misunderstood — home improvement choices in Denver. Done well, it's a beautiful, low-maintenance, water-saving transformation. Done poorly, it's a…
Replacing your lawn with a xeriscape isn't just good for the environment — it's good for your wallet. Denver Water and several Front Range utilities pay customers to rip out…