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4 ways to green your outdoor living space

Try these water-wise and Earth-friendly ideas

Choose unthirsty plants
Karyn R. Millet

Choose unthirsty plants

The Mediterranean plants in this garden aren't just modest in their water demands, they also stand up to the alkaline soil, low humidity, and hot, dry winds.

Echeveria and New Zealand flax fill a pot.

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