One of the most demanding elements of our landscapes is the lawn, especially when it comes to watering. By using drought-tolerant grass in your lawn, you can dial back the watering requirements, which ...

This photo taken Wednesday, July 17, 2024, shows Brigham Young University professor Bryan Hopkins talking with his students at the hybrid Bermuda grass research plot on BYU’s campus. This undated ...

This story is sponsored by Salt Lake Chamber. Despite a few strong snowstorms over the past year, Utah continues to face significant challenges with its water supply. As of June 2025, 80% of the state ...

A lush green lawn with a house in the background - Sheila Say/Shutterstock Everyone wants a lush, green lawn — the kind that encourages you to kick off your shoes and go barefoot — but that's not ...

(Joan Casanova) If you’re looking to renovate your yard, there’s a sustainable, drought-tolerant alternative to high-maintenance, water-guzzling grass that also reduces your environmental footprint.

If you’re seeding a new lawn or patching/overseeding a weak one this fall, it’s possible to make your lawn more durable and drought-resistant simply by the type of grass seed you plant. Contrary to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The idea of mature shade trees casting shadows across your lawn sounds enticing. However, although trees, pergolas, and other shade-producers ...

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If you're looking to add color and texture to your garden without constant watering, few plants deliver like greater quaking grass (Briza maxima). With its wheat-like seedheads that swirl in the ...