Landscape Plan: Water-Wise Garden

Beautify your entrance with a low-maintenance landscape that frees you from the garden hose. This landscape plan makes good use of natural rainfall, so these drought-tolerant plants won't beg for more water.

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This plan can be adapted to a front-door, side-door or rear entrance.

This plan can be adapted to a front-door, side-door or rear entrance.

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