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A close-up view of newly sprouted grass on one side and bare soil on the other in a garden setting.

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Homeowners warned May is the best time to ditch thirsty lawns and cut water bills

A sprinkler spraying water over a lush green lawn on a sunny day.

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100% of Utah now in drought as homeowners are told to water lawns just twice a week

A vibrant garden featuring purple flowers, neatly trimmed hedges, and trees under a clear sky.

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Homeowner shares before-and-after video after giving up mowing: 'Beautiful and way less work'

Sprinklers spraying water over a green lawn on a sunny day.

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City gets ultimatum: Cut water usage by 40%, 'It will not be easy'

A homeowner in Australia was pleasantly surprised to see a curious critter making itself at home in their backyard.

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Homeowner shares photo of backyard's adorable 'new tenant': 'He looks great'

"Why would anyone do this?"

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Homeowner warned after neighbor covers lawn in 'toxic' material

While this renter didn't have a yard to rewild, they certainly made the most of what they did have.

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Tenant shares striking backyard transformation photos

"It was totally suffocating the roots."

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Landscaper warns against popular weed-control method

"Almost no matter what you do, there is no way to stop it."

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Homeowner warns others against planting common garden herb

"I've made a huge mistake."

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Gardener baffled after receiving mulch order: 'A huge mistake'

One rogue gardener got an A for effort, but more of a failing grade for execution after unintentionally planting an invasive plant.

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Homeowner warned after sharing before-and-after photos of front yard: 'I'd recommend pulling [those]'

By embracing native plants and learning from others' mistakes, mistakes like theirs can be avoided.

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Homeowner realizes landscaping blunder after downpour washes garden beds away