Creating a Water-Wise Yard That Looks Great All Year

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Creating a water-wise yard that looks great all year means ditching the thirsty lawn for native plants, ornamental grasses, and drought-tolerant perennials that bloom in every season. Group plants by their water needs, add a rain garden to capture runoff, and use gravel or decomposed granite paths for texture. Mulch generously to hold moisture and keep roots cool. You get a thriving, low-maintenance landscape that survives summer dry spells and still dazzles with autumn color and winter structu…