helping people plant right, water less and garden more
Case Studies.  These no lawn and reduced lawn landscape makeovers
feature a range of styles - from Mediterranean to Tropical to California
natives.  All incorporate low or moderate water plants and were installed and
are maintained with minimal fertilizers and no pesticides.  Whether you are designing a backyard, frontyard or courtyard, these gardens will fire your imagination.

Backyard stroll garden makeover
Mediterranean front yard makeover
Tropical jewelbox makeover
Courtyard garden makeover
No lawn front yard makeover makeover
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>  DESIGN
Just getting started?  The landscape Design Center has articles and advice on planning your garden, including lawn substitutes and alternatives, low water plant combinations, habitat gardening and more, plus authors' links to landscape design websites and blogs that specialize in sustainable design.

INSTALL
Ready to turn your ideas into a garden?  The Installation Center has information on irrigating your landscape and planting techniques.

MAINTAIN
Now that the garden is in, how do you keep it looking its best?  The Maintenance Center has articles on keeping your garden happy and healthy over time.