Gardening in the West starts with knowledge. Our guides draw on more than 30 years of growing waterwise, native and adapted plants, from planning a xeric garden to choosing bulbs that return year after year.
How to plan and plant a garden that thrives on less water. Start here for xeriscape planning, waterwise planting techniques and answers to common questions, plus our Natural Nectar and Habitat Creation series.
Explore Waterwise GuidesGrowing guides and plant profiles for the long-lived perennials at the heart of a Western garden, including our Plant of the Year picks, frost dates for timing your planting, and step-by-step help with Pre-Planned Gardens.
Explore Perennial GuidesReady to replace your lawn? Find step-by-step lawn removal and replacement instructions, regional waterwise lawn alternatives for Texas, Utah, Colorado and Southern California, and how to grow wildflowers from seed.
Explore Sustainable Backyard GuidesWhich fall-planted bulbs handle dry conditions, how to layer them with lasagna and trench planting, and growing guides for summer bloomers like canna, calla and foxtail lilies.
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