With some planning, you can have an attractive, colorful and fragrant yard that is easy to maintain and doesn’t use much water.

• Less grass means less mowing and fertilizing.
• Trees with small lacy leaves, such as Honeylocusts, provide shade in the summer and easy clean-up in the fall.
• Many shrubs provide color, texture and fragrance and require little maintenance beyond occasional pruning.
• Some perennials require ongoing removal of dead flowers. If you're not willing to spend that much time in your garden, select a less demanding plant.

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