Drought-tolerant landscaping (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images) By Donie Vanitzian . Sept. 4, 2016 3 AM PT . ... with owners spending tens of thousands of dollars in plans alone.

However, in some areas of the country, drought-tolerant and drought-resistant landscaping is becoming increasingly desirable, necessary and, in some places, mandatory. Featured Partner Advertisement ...

Under those rules adopted by most desert cities, new construction within their borders must now include drought-tolerant landscaping, smarter irrigation controls and other water-saving features as ...

They decided drought-tolerant landscaping was the way to go. “I grew up with grass everywhere,” Amanda said. “But in California, it just didn’t really seem economical or responsible to ...

Use Drought-Tolerant Grasses and Plants If you like the look of a grassy lawn, there are a number of grasses with minimal water requirements that are perfect for areas prone to droughts.

"Hoping to fill in with more natives in the coming years!" Homeowner shares inspiring drought-tolerant garden with remarkable plants: 'Great start' first appeared on The Cool Down.

A homeowner at North Park in Valencia says he reached out to his homeowner’s association with an application to put in a drought-tolerant garden, but says his application was delayed and ulti… ...

Last year, the water district boosted the rebate from $1 per square foot of new drought-tolerant landscaping, to $2. The district also increased the cap to $3,000 dollars. This year, homeowners ...

Xeriscaping is the practice of using drought-tolerant and slow-growing plants in urban landscaping to conserve water, save on maintenance, and reduce yard waste. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO ...

Water-saving home appliances, high-efficiency fixtures and drought-tolerant landscaping – all increasingly common in new developments – will also be key solutions, experts say.