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2. California bans watering 'non-functional' grass in some areas ...

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   In the meantime, cities and water districts in Southern California are offering customers rebates to help cover the costs of converting lawns to drought-tolerant landscaping.

3. Sustainable landscaping - Wikipedia

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   Instead, drought-tolerant plants like succulents and cacti are better suited to survive. Plants used as windbreaks can save up to 30% on heating costs in winter. They also help with shading a residence or commercial building in summer, create cool air through evapotranspiration and can cool hardscape areas such as driveways and sidewalks.

4. Tips for growing a healthy garden during drought - AOL

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   Almost 43% of those locations are contending with “moderate” drought, and nearly 47% with “severe,” “extreme” or “exceptional” drought. That means more than 109 million people are ...

5. Xeriscaping - Wikipedia

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   In some areas, terms such as water-conserving landscaping, drought-tolerant landscaping, and smart scaping are used instead. The use of plants whose natural requirements are appropriate to the local climate is emphasized, and care is taken to avoid losing water to evaporation and runoff. However, the specific plants used in xeriscaping vary ...

6. Landscaping - Wikipedia

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   Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including the following: Living elements , such as flora or fauna ; or what is commonly called gardening , the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of creating a beauty within the landscape .

7. 12 drought-resistant plants to add to your garden if you're ...

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   —Look at nursery tags and choose plants that are listed as drought tolerant or water wise. —Get your plants into the ground in late fall to early spring, so the roots have a chance to settle ...