Instead of cutting grass, many Valley communities encourage residents to do away with it. Here's some of what is available.

Many residents have been reaching out for advice—and there are smart, sustainable ways to make sure your yard stays green ...

Use sharp, clean cutting tools to avoid spreading diseases. Cut with a hedge trimmer whose blade is at least 2 inches larger ...

During the hottest days of summer when your yard is competing with sweltering heat, blazing sun and less rain, it's best to keep the grass about 4 inches high after a cut.

morgan23 / Getty Images A fully grown tree may lose several hundred gallons of water through its leaves on a hot, dry day. The same tree will lose nearly no water on wet, cold, winter days, so ...