Editor’s note: This story, a collaboration of Big Pivots and Aspen Journalism, is the first of a five-part series that examines the intersection of water and urban landscapes in Colorado. Like weekly ...

No, it's not "zero" scaping; it's "xeriscaping" - a method of planning, planting and maintaining your yard for the purpose of achieving a great looking, water saving, energy conserving, ...

The shift can be traced back to at least 1981 when Denver Water coined the term “xeriscape” to reflect landscaping choices that use less water. The drive to cut excessive water use for landscapes ...

Construction on one of Colorado’s largest xeriscape garden demonstrations has started in Lafayette, demonstrating how the city and residents can conserve water. The waterwise landscaping at Lafayette ...

Xeriscaping is a trend that has grown more popular in Durango over the last decade. Not only does the approach reduce unnecessary water use, but it assists pollinators and allows homeowners more ...

Gardening in Colorado is not for wimps. The state’s semi-arid, windy and solar-intense environment often has gardeners and plants both shriveling from exposure. For gardeners seeking success, they ...

Editor’s note: This story, a collaboration of Big Pivots and Aspen Journalism, is the first of a five-part series that examines the intersection of water and urban landscapes in Colorado. Like weekly ...