In the Heart of Penstemon Country: A Friendly Warning
In the Heart of Penstemon Country: A Journey into Wildflower Obsession Some books are written from a desk. Others are written from the driver’s seat of a dusty pickup parked at the end of a forgotten mountain road. In the Heart of Penstemon Country was written somewhere in between. As one of the co-authors, I […]
Xeriscape: Less Water, Not Less Landscape
Xeriscape—a largely misunderstood word—was originally coined by Denver Water to describe landscapes where native and adapted plants use minimal amounts of water.It didn’t take long before people heard the word as “zeroscape,” not understanding that Xeric meant very dry conditions with little water, and that “zeroscape” was never a word. With this misunderstanding, people began […]
Plants For Dry Shade
Plants for Dry Shade With drought and water conservation on everybody’s mind, incorporating water-saving principles into our landscapes is crucial. These principles include grouping plants of like water needs together, reducing or eliminating lawn, using native and/or low-water use plants, and converting irrigation from overhead spray to a drip system where possible. Many of the […]
Rain Gardens vs Bioswales
Every time heavy rain hits, your yard becomes a battleground against water. Whether it’s a massive puddle submerging your lawn or a small stream carving a path down your driveway, poor drainage is more than just an eyesore, it can threaten your home’s foundation. While conventional fixes can mean expensive underground piping, green infrastructure offers […]
