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Plants Have a Weird Way of Arranging Themselves When There’s Not Enough Water

If you looked out over a vast stretch of drylands, you’d probably see a sparse scattering of shrubs and small plants. It ...
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Transplanting shrubs: Timing and technique for a thriving garden

It’s the end of the gardening season, and those of us who’ve endured a less-than-perfect layout may be itching to move shrubs ...
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Move over, green lawns. Drier, warmer climate boosts interest in low-water landscaping

LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — When Lena Astilli first bought her home outside of Denver, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants — the ...
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35 Drought-Tolerant Shrubs That Will Thrive Without Much Water or Care

If you live in a relatively dry climate or want to develop an easy-to-maintain landscape, consider shrubs that are highly tolerant to drought. Some of the hardiest shrubs are those that can take ...
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Why Your Potted Lavender Plant Is Dying Instead Of Thriving (It's Not Just Water)

Potted lavender plants require specific growing conditions beyond watering. Identify the incorrect conditions instead of just ...

Colorado fall lawn, garden and tree care guide as colder weather approaches

We made a guide to help you protect vegetables and annuals from frost, choose the right lawn fertilizer and know when to ...
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Move over, green lawns: Drier, warmer climate boosts interest in low-water landscaping

Prolonged drought in Western states has challenged ideas about the 'ideal' outdoor aesthetic Prolonged drought in Western states has challenged ideas about the 'ideal' outdoor aesthetic Prolonged ...