XERISCAPES
Eco-friendly ideas aren’t limited to the inside of the home. Xeriscaping — that is, landscaping designed to conserve water — has long been popular in arid climates, but the idea has gained steam elsewhere as homeowners look to trim utility bills and go green.
Using rock gardens, planting low-water plants such as conifers and succulents, and opting for native plants over thirstier non-natives are all trends that show no sign of waning.
