Low water gardening

Create a lush garden even in the driest conditions with these 11 drought-tolerant shrubs. Designed to thrive in high heat and require minimal water, these hardy bushes are ideal for warm climates. Click to discover how to keep your garden thriving with low water usage.

Use this guide to find the best drought-tolerant groundcovers that can take long dry spells and save you work in the garden.

BHG Low-Water Garden Plan #gardenplans

This low-water garden plan will keep your plants vibrant all throughout the hot, humid summer.

These water-wise plants grow effortlessly in droughty conditions and bloom in an array of colors—and best yet, they aren't all succulents.

In Los Angeles, dwarf olives (O. europaea ‘Mantra’) mix with succulents and Stipa feather grass to soften board-formed-concrete walls. #gardenista #garden #lowwater #gardenideas

There's no need to sacrifice curb appeal to save water. We rounded up some of our favorite low-water ideas—from check dams to dry streams to drought-tolera

Get inspired drought-tolerant xeriscape design ideas from this exclusive interview with landscape designer Tish Treherne, who walks us through this lush, meadow-inspired low-water landscape.

Don't let water use restrictions or a lack of rain put a damper on your garden dreams. Create a gorgeous, water-saving yard with these drought-tolerant landscaping ideas.

A backyard rain garden catches stormwater so it can seep into the soil instead of washing into drains and sewers. Follow our guide and make your own.