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Landscaping Tips

Practical advice on water-wise yards, lawns, walls and outdoor living in Utah — from a designer with 15 years in the field.

Xeriscape in Utah: How to Save Water Without a Gravel-Lot Yard
August 18, 2026

Xeriscape in Utah: How to Save Water Without a Gravel-Lot Yard

Xeriscape doesn't mean rocks and nothing else. Here's how a well-designed water-wise yard works along the Wasatch Front — and the mistakes that make one look bare.

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Sod or Artificial Turf? How to Choose for a Utah Yard
June 9, 2026

Sod or Artificial Turf? How to Choose for a Utah Yard

Real grass or synthetic? Both have a place. Here's how cost, water, upkeep and how you use the yard should decide it.

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Retaining Walls on Utah Slopes: Block, Boulder and What Makes Them Last
April 14, 2026

Retaining Walls on Utah Slopes: Block, Boulder and What Makes Them Last

A retaining wall can turn a hillside into usable yard — or lean and fail within a few winters. Here's what makes the difference.

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