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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Edward Bowring

Is it Time to Ditch the Lawn? Why Low-Water Garden Design Is Taking Over in 2026

The WaterAid show garden at 2024 Chelsea Flower Show.

In the face of climate change and rising temperatures, homeowners are looking at ways of making their gardens more sustainable. One method, especially favored by those in drier parts and by time-poor gardeners, is reducing water usage.

From ditching the lawn to watering more smartly, we asked experts in their field for their tips on low-water garden design and easy techniques homeowners can use in their own front and back yards.

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