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Water-Wise Gardening

Spend less time with a hose and more time enjoying your garden with these tips for low-maintenance greenery.

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Xeriscape Gardening

While the West is known for drought problems, most gardeners will find uses for Xeriscape, a drought-friendly, sustainable alternative to the traditional garden. California gardener Laurie Lewis saved water and time by replacing large areas of her lawn with gravel paths and drought-tolerant lavender plants.

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