Tracy, Ben and their son ditched their front lawn in favor of a vegetable garden.

Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons annually nationwide.

A guide to tree care in dry climates.

Quick tips to save water in the bathroom, kitchen and laundry.

Do you know how much water you're using?

Compost can reduce outdoor watering by an estimated 25 percent.

Drips can turn into gallons; find and fix your leaks.

Are you taking these steps to save water and energy?

If grown correctly, a vegetable garden and annual flowers can use water efficiently.

To avoid wasting water outdoors, grass should be limited to areas that need to be useful lawn.