The Yard Journal

Notes from the nursery & yard.

Planting guides, seasonal tips, and straight talk about what grows here — and what doesn’t — on the Wasatch Front.

A flipped Utah park strip between the sidewalk and the curb, planted with lavender, purple salvia, and other low-water perennials over dark mulch with a stone accent

Flip Your Strip: Turn Your Park Strip Into a Low-Water Landscape

July 16, 2026 · 6 min read

That patch of grass between the sidewalk and the street is the thirstiest, hardest-to-water spot in your yard. Here’s how to flip it into a low-water park strip that looks great year-round — and the materials and plants to do it.

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A water-wise Utah garden path lined with drought-tolerant perennials — purple coneflowers, golden black-eyed Susans, and lavender-blue salvia in full summer bloom

Plant Guides

Drought-Tolerant Plants for Utah: Water-Wise Perennials That Thrive

June 5, 2026 · 6 min read

Water-wise landscaping for Utah's climate, without sacrificing color or pollinators. Five low-water perennials that thrive here — and how to help them succeed.