The Pikes Peak Region has a semi-arid climate, with only 13 inches of rain and three inches of snow on average each year, ...

“Where I live in Colorado Springs (and in many cities ... not enjoy the look of a desert landscape. “A classic xeriscape uses plants that are adapted to growing in drier climates.

DENVER, Colorado — So many people misunderstand xeriscaping. The word xeriscape is derived from ... need to amend your soil for xeric plants. Clay actually holds moisture well.

The Colorado Native Plant Society said that bird feeders can increase disease transmission, so here are other ways to create ...

James Kibler said the city took issue with his decision to xeriscape his yard largely with plants native to Colorado. "I began to shape my yard over the last three years to become this bee ...

The $500 credits can be used to cover the cost to remove the grass or purchase new xeriscape plants, Kallenbach said. Resource Central has easy programs like "Garden in a Box," to help ...

Mid to late spring is a great time to add trees and shrubs to the garden ... In a 2021 study in northern Colorado, researchers (Rasmussen et al.) concluded that trees in urban environments ...